Hospitality Final exam
Questions and Answers
What is the name of the refuge for the poor in Burgundy, France that is where
the term hospitality originated?
Ans- Hospices de Beaune
Ninkasi was the ancient Sumarian Goddess of what?
Ans- Goddess of brewing
What group was responsible for brewing beer in ancient times?
Ans- The Sumerians
,What ancient Babylonian text made mention of responsibilities of tavern
keepers?
Ans- Gilgamash
What is one reason that coffee and tea became popular drinks of choice in
coffeehouses in the 14th century?
Ans- they promoted sobriety
What was the name of the tavern in Boston that is known as the first recorded
tavern in the New World?
Ans- Samuel Cole's Inn
T/F, the concept of the hotel bar was birthed from the use of taverns as
brothels in the American west.
Ans- True
What fictional character was created to discredit the people who were brewing
beer out of the home in medieval Ireland?
, Ans- don't know
Why are China, Brazil, and India important countries when discussing travel in
the 21st century?
Ans- growing
What fruit is seen as the symbol of hospitality?
Ans- Pineapple
The front of the house in a restaurant includes:
Ans- anyone with guest contact
server
bartender
Back of the house jobs
Ans- behind the scenes
chef