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One Drink Too Many... Trivia Quiz

This quiz will cover some of the traditional beverages in European nations with a bit of history thrown in.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,292

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
749

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name for the traditional Hungarian and Transylvanian fruit brandy? Hint

Tokaly

Palinka

Magyar Brandy

Riesling

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Question 2 of 10

2. Vodka is widely acknowledged as the traditional drink of Russia. It was introduced in 947AD by a Prince of Kiev who chose Christianity over Islam simply to avoid the Muslim prohibition on alcohol. Which prince was this? Hint

Alexander

Vladimir

Nicholas

Peter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sambuca is an Italian liqueur that was created in Civitavecchia about 130 years ago. It contains essential oils from a particular plant which gives it a distinguishing taste. Which plant is this? Hint

Star anise

Rose

Lavender

Ginger root

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which type of liqueur, also known as Arrack, is one of Sweden's favorite alcoholic beverages? Hint

Brannvin

Brandy

Mead

Punsch

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Question 5 of 10

5. Germany has traditionally been known as a beer drinking nation with the ever popular Oktoberfest celebrations. The 16 day festival takes place in Munich during late September and early October. When was the Oktoberfest first held? Hint

1800

1830

1820

1810

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Question 6 of 10

6. Arguably, the best place in the world for wine is France. French wines have their roots in the Roman Empire whose legions and followers planted vineyards as they crossed the continent. How many viticultural areas are there in France? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Most of us associate Greece with Ouzo as being their traditional alcoholic beverage. While this is correct, their original beverage of choice dates all the way back to 2000BC. What was it? Hint

Mead

Brandy

Wine

Cider

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sangria is a wine punch popular in Spain. Introduced in the 1800s, Sangria among the Spanish is typically served at social functions much like punch. What is the literal meaning of Sangria? Hint

Saintly

Bloody

Punch

Winery

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which spirit distilled from a fermented potato is the national drink of Norway? Hint

Aquavit

Wine

Vodka

Punsch

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most of us can relate to Holland as another place for good beer. Which top selling brand uses the slogan "refreshes the parts that other beers cannot reach"? Hint

Amstel

Gifkikker

Heineken

Grolsch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name for the traditional Hungarian and Transylvanian fruit brandy?

Answer: Palinka

Palinka is usually made from a variety of fruit such as pears, plums and cherries. The alcohol content varies between 37.5 and 86 percent.

Answer: Vladimir

Real vodka appeared on the scene when Vladimir's countrymen learned the craft of distillation. Vodka was first produced in a monastery in Moscow during the middle of the fifteenth century.

Answer: Star anise

Commercial versions of Sambuca began in the late 1800s. After the Second World War, the Molinari Company started production of Sambuca Extra Molinari which spread all over Italy and is popular to this day.

4. Which type of liqueur, also known as Arrack, is one of Sweden's favorite alcoholic beverages?

Answer: Punsch

Punsch is related to the Hindi word that translates as "five flavors" and describes an alcoholic punch. The concoction has five ingredients including arrack, spirits, sugar, water and flavorings. It was originally imported from east India in 1733 and quickly became popular among the wealthy.

Answer: 1810

With the rise of exports, Germany developed world famous beer cities. In the fourteenth century, Bremen was the focal point for exports to Holland, England and Scandinavia. What would happy hour be without beer? According to some surveys, about 78% of German citizens consider a visit to the local watering hole as their most beloved leisure activity.

Answer: 17

Whether red or white, most French wines are named after the region they originate from. This works extremely well, because each region specializes in different types of wines and flavors. Some of the more common types are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

7. Most of us associate Greece with Ouzo as being their traditional alcoholic beverage. While this is correct, their original beverage of choice dates all the way back to 2000BC. What was it?

Answer: Mead

Mead, a fermented beverage made of honey and water was the first beverage to gain widespread popularity in what is now called Greece. Some 300 years later, however, upon the introduction of wine, mead quickly went out of favor.

8. Sangria is a wine punch popular in Spain. Introduced in the 1800s, Sangria among the Spanish is typically served at social functions much like punch. What is the literal meaning of Sangria?

Answer: Bloody

Sangria is typically created from red wine, soda water, fruit juices, fruit and sometimes brandy. It was originally created in Spain with Rioja and other reds. In the morning, pour into a pitcher of ice cubes, garnish with fresh fruit and enjoy.

9. Which spirit distilled from a fermented potato is the national drink of Norway?

Answer: Aquavit

Particular to the Norwegian tradition, Aquavit has been carried in oak casks aboard ships crossing the equator. Norwegian experts claim that the rocking of the seas and the temperature changes cause the spirit to extract more flavor from the casks.

10. Most of us can relate to Holland as another place for good beer. Which top selling brand uses the slogan "refreshes the parts that other beers cannot reach"?

Answer: Heineken

The Heineken family entered the beer business in 1864 when Gerard Heineken bought a brewery in the heart of Amsterdam. Over the past 145 years, three generations of the Heineken family have built and expanded the brand and company throughout Europe and around the world.

Source: Author lout62001

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