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Anyone Thirsty? Trivia Quiz

After a long hard session of mouse clicking on the fun trivia hourly games, I was feeling quite hot and flustered. The obvious solution was to pour myself a drink but unable to drag myself to the kitchen I wrote this quiz instead

A multiple-choice quiz by Aussiedrongo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Aussiedrongo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,297

Updated
Feb 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1917

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Originating in Australia, what type of drink is Milo? Hint

Chocolate malted milk

Strawberry milk

Chocolate milk

Malted milk

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the traditional yoghurt based beverage from India? Hint

Lasso

Lossi

Lissa

Lassi

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Question 3 of 10

3. From what type of plant is the common variety of tea harvested? Hint

Gardenia

Petunia

Oleander

Camellia

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Question 4 of 10

4. While on the subject of water, which is the driest continent on the planet in regards to annual rainfall? Hint

Australia

Asia

Africa

Antarctica

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Question 5 of 10

5. What would I have to add to my coffee in order to make it a mocha? Hint

Caramel

Condensed milk

Chicory

Chocolate

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Angelo Mariani invent in 1863? Hint

Sarsparilla

Thick shakes

Cappucino

Cola

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a variety of tea? Hint

Romanian wagon

Russian caravan

Chinese rickshaw

Indian moped

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Question 8 of 10

8. My grandfather's hot beverage of choice was Bonox. What is this? Hint

Drinkable beef stock

Drinkable molasses

Drinkable olive oil

Drinkable lard

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Question 9 of 10

9. What beverage was created by Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola? Hint

Pepsi

Fanta

Sprite

Sunkist

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a mocktail? Hint

A tail for dogs who have been docked

Cocktail made with chemicals

Non alcoholic cocktail

A Morrocan cocktail

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Originating in Australia, what type of drink is Milo?

Answer: Chocolate malted milk

Currently produced by Nestle, Milo was first developed in 1934. It is a flavouring in powdered form that can be added to either hot or cold milk. Another popular use is to sprinkle it on ice cream.

2. What is the name of the traditional yoghurt based beverage from India?

Answer: Lassi

Popular throughout the sub continent, lassi is made from yoghurt, milk and an assortment of flavourings. Fruits such as mango and strawberry are common in sweet lassis while spices such as turmeric and cumin are used for the more traditional version.

3. From what type of plant is the common variety of tea harvested?

Answer: Camellia

To be precise ' camellia sinensis ' or commonly known as Chinese camellia. Grown widely throughout Asia, tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water.

4. While on the subject of water, which is the driest continent on the planet in regards to annual rainfall?

Answer: Antarctica

Antarctica's annual internal rainfall is about 2 inches which actually classifies it as a desert and makes it pretty difficult to find a glass of water (unless you melt the ice). Australia is the driest inhabited continent.

5. What would I have to add to my coffee in order to make it a mocha?

Answer: Chocolate

Powdered chocolate, melted chocolate or even chocolate sauce can be used to make this coffee for the chocolate lover. Alternatively the 'coffea arabica' bean can be used for making mocha as it has a mild chocolate flavour.

6. What did Angelo Mariani invent in 1863?

Answer: Cola

Some might say the greatest invention ever. The name cola is probably derived from the kola beans that were used for caffeine flavour. Many brands of cola are produced worldwide but it is 'Coca-Cola' that has become one of the most recognized trademarks on the planet.

7. Which of the following is a variety of tea?

Answer: Russian caravan

Russian caravan is a mix of three tea varieties namely oolong, keemun and souchong. The name is derived from the camel trains that were used to transport the tea from Asia to Europe via Russia.

8. My grandfather's hot beverage of choice was Bonox. What is this?

Answer: Drinkable beef stock

Believe it or not drinkable beef stock. Originally created for flavouring soups and stews it became popular as a drink by dissolving in boiled water. Cup of gravy with your fruit cake anybody?

9. What beverage was created by Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola?

Answer: Fanta

During the second world war allied nations ceased trading with Germany. As a result the Germans were unable to produce Coke without the proper ingredients. Fanta was made with ingredients readily available within Germany. The name is derived from the German word 'fantasie' which translates to fantasy in English.

10. What is a mocktail?

Answer: Non alcoholic cocktail

An alternative at parties for those who don't drink, children and designated drivers. A Shirley Temple is probably the most well known it is a mix of lemonade, orange juice and grenadine syrup. Many mocktails are given the prefix virgin.

Source: Author Aussiedrongo

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