Sweet History: The Sugar Quiz

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Sweet History: The Sugar Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating history of sugar and its impact on society! This quiz dives into the various aspects of sugar, from its origins to its role in the economy.

  • Discover historical facts about sugar and its importance.
  • Learn about key figures and trade routes associated with sugar.
  • Engage with multiple choice and checkbox questions.
8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by HarvestingBee123
What is another name for sugar?
White Gold
Black Gold
Caramel
Sugarcane
Name the two types of harvesting/harvesters
Chopper
Stalk Method
Cutter
Read Method
Who was the person who established tea as the "it" drink for the British upper classes?
Tea
King Charles I
King Charles II
King Charles III
King Charles VI
Charles V
Which company was it who both transfered the Slaves from Africa to the West Indies as well as transfer the sugar to America and England?
Royal Scottish Corporation
Royal Exchange Assurance
South Sea Company
Royal Africa Company
West India Company
Trust Company
Trust me, Im the answer
Where was sugar cane mainly produced during the 18th and 19th centuries?
Caribbean
America
England
West Indies
What was the name of the trade route that facilitated the transfer of enslaved people and sugar?
Square Trade
Octagon Trade
Line Trade
Triangle Trade
Who was the economist who wrote that enslaved people were a vital part of demand for sugar?
John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
Thomas Malthus
Alfred Marshall
Malachi Postlethwaite
Jean Baptiste Say
What were the prices for sugar during the American Civil War
20c/lb in 1864
21c/lb in 1867
2c/lb in 1861
16c/lb in 1864
10c/lb in 1861
7c/lb in 1861
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