Ten Green Bottles

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1. Which ancient culture is widely accepted to have consumed beer? All of these Sumerians Mesopotamians Egyptians

2. One of the most famous additions to beer making was the introduction of hops in the 9th Century. The taste this gave beer was not universally accepted however, and led to peasant uprisings in the late middle ages. Where did those uprisings occur? New Zealand Siam Japan England

3. Beer has been the cause of more than a few fights. In fact the actions of one rather drunk GI and an overzealous MP led to Australian and American troops engaged in an all out fight during World War II. What was the name of this battle? Battle of Stalag XIII Battle of Sydney Battle of Brisbane Battle of Endor

4. Aside from fights and uprisings, beer has contributed plenty of positive things too. For one thing, it has also added to our lexicon. Which of the following words has a drink similar to beer given the English language? Bunker Antidisestablishmentarianism Basement Honeymoon

5. Beer has also had an impact on the law. And I'm not just talking about prohibition. In 1928 a Mrs Donoghue discovered something in a bottle of ginger beer that her friend had bought for her. What did she find in her ginger beer? Snail Glove Toad Finger

6. Boris Yeltsin was well known for his love of a tipple. In fact his drinking led him to a number of awkward and embarrassing situations. In one particular incident he was discovered yelling for a pizza wearing only his boxers and an undershirt. Where was he found? Outside the Kremlin On a subway in Japan In St. Peter's Basilica In the Blair House

7. Whilst beer has caused headaches for some, it has been a source of inspiration for others. Which of these famous authors claimed to have conceived of the title for his masterpiece while lying drunk in a field in Innsbruck? Jules Verne Brendan Behan St. Thomas Acquinas Douglas Adams

8. Beer has even influenced the history of colonialism. A famous group of settlers to a new colony changed their final destination because of a shortage of supplies (most especially beer). On what ship were these settlers traveling? Apollo 11 Mayflower Bounty Jesus of Lubeck

9. Certain beers were once recommended (and in some places still are) to pregnant women to help them increase their iron levels. Which of the following beers was commonly recommended? XXXX Gold Tsing Tao Becks Guinness

10. OK Last one. Which ancient civilization prized beer so highly that it minted images of barley onto some of its coins? Rome Sioux China Cro Magnon man