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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does "symposia" refer to in Ancient Greek culture?

2. Who was Ashurnasirpal II's son seen in an obelisk standing beneath a parasol in Part 2: "Wine in Greece and Rome"?

3. Approximately when did writing first begin to emerge in Sumer?

4. Approximately when was Egypt's ruler King Scorpion I buried?

5. When did Septimus Severus rise to power?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role has beer served in poetry and literature?

2. For what purposes was distillation employed by the Ancient Mesopotamians, Greeks, and Romans?

3. Why was King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria feast significant?

4. What was the Molasses Act and how was it received by the American colonists?

5. Describe the basic components that make up beer.

6. What role did wine play in Ancient Rome's culture?

7. Which came first: beer or agriculture? Why?

8. What role did wine play in Ancient Greek culture?

9. How did wine factor into Ancient Egyptian culture?

10. How is whiskey made? When and where did it orignate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of beer in Ancient Egypt. How was beer made in Egypt? What was its economic value? What religious or mythological roles did beer play?

Essay Topic 2

When and where did wine originate? What are the components of wine production and how is it produced in its most rudimentary form? What historical advancements influenced wine production?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of coffeehouses as information exchange centers in history. How did this trend emerge? What dangers did coffeehouses presumably present for those in power? What role do coffeehouses play in today's society?

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