Coffee Flashcards
What role did coffeehouses play in the Enlightenment?
Coffeehouses became popular gathering places for intellectuals and scientists during the Enlightenment.
Coffeehouses allowed people to share information, debate ideas, and form new networks and communities.
The coffeehouse culture facilitated the spread of ideas and the creation of new knowledge.
How did coffee influence the Enlightenment?
Coffee was seen as a symbol of enlightenment and progress, and its consumption became associated with intellectual pursuits.
Coffeehouses provided an alternative to the traditional taverns and alehouses, which were seen as places of drunkenness and vice.
The consumption of coffee was believed to stimulate the mind and improve mental clarity, leading to more productive and creative thinking.
How did coffeehouses facilitate the spread of ideas during the Enlightenment?
Coffeehouses were places where people could exchange ideas, debate current events, and engage in intellectual discussions.
The coffeehouse culture created a sense of community and provided a forum for people to share and learn from one another.
Many important publications, such as newspapers and scientific
journals, were distributed and discussed in coffeehouses.
Where was Coffee origionally cultivated?
Coffee was originally cultivated in Ethiopia, then spread to Arabia, and eventually to other parts of the world.
Who were the first to cultivate coffee i nthe East Indies/
The Dutch were the first to cultivate coffee in the East Indies (modern-day Indonesia), which they used to break the Arab monopoly on the coffee trade.
Who was the the first to introduce Coffee to the Americas?
Coffee was introduced to the Americas by the French, who brought it to Martinique and then to Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean.
Where were Coffee plantations established?
Coffee plantations were established throughout the Americas, including in Brazil, which became the world’s largest coffee producer.
What was the spread of coffee cultivatio nand trade accompanied by?
The spread of coffee cultivation and trade was accompanied by the rise of large corporations and global trading networks.
What was the coffee trade also linked to the rise of?
The coffee trade was also linked to the rise of colonialism and imperialism, as European powers sought to control coffee-growing regions and establish trading networks.
Giovanni Arrighi’s Systemic Cycles of Accumulation
The model suggests that each systemic cycle of accumulation begins with a relatively small and geographically concentrated accumulation of capital, which then spreads out and expands geographically. The cycle continues as the accumulation of capital becomes more and more global and the dominant power of the cycle starts to decline. Ultimately, a new center of accumulation emerges and the cycle begins again. The model consists of four stages:
Expansion
Financialization
Stagnation
Crisis
Scientific revolution
In “A History of the World in 6 Glasses,” the connection between coffee and the scientific revolution is discussed. The author argues that coffee played a significant role in the scientific revolution by providing a stimulating beverage that kept scientists awake and alert during long hours of experimentation and observation. The coffeehouses of London and other European cities provided a space for scientists, intellectuals, and other like-minded individuals to gather, exchange ideas, and engage in debates. The free exchange of ideas and information that occurred in these coffeehouses is believed to have contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the scientific revolution.
What is the age of reason?
The Age of Reason, also known as the Enlightenment, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated Europe during the 18th century. It emphasized reason and individualism, and it was characterized by a belief in the power of human reason to understand and shape the world, as well as a rejection of traditional authority and religious dogma. The Enlightenment was a time of great scientific discovery and invention, and it led to major advances in fields such as philosophy, politics, economics, and social science.
Who was Muhammad al-Dhabhani?
According to the reading, Muhammad al-Dhabhani was a Sufi religious man who lived in Yemen in the 15th century. He was known for his religious teachings and his use of coffee, which he would brew and drink to help him stay alert during his nighttime prayers. He was also said to have introduced the practice of making a drink from the roasted and ground coffee berries, which eventually led to the spread of coffee throughout the Islamic world and beyond.
Aribic word for coffee
Qahwha
Contraversy surrounding Coffee in Mecca 1510
the controversy surrounding coffee in Mecca was due to its association with wine, which was banned by Islamic law. Some religious leaders feared that coffee might have a similar effect to wine and lead to drunkenness and immoral behavior. However, others argued that coffee was a permissible alternative to wine, and even had health benefits. Eventually, the controversy was resolved in favor of the latter group, and coffee consumption became an accepted practice in Mecca and throughout the Islamic world.
Who was Kha’ir Beg?
Kha’ir Beg was a governor of Yemen who, according to some sources, brought coffee to the attention of the Ottoman Empire in the early 16th century. It is said that he introduced coffee to Istanbul when he was appointed governor there.
Significance of Pope Clemet VIII
In the text “A History of the World in 6 Glasses,” Pope Clement VIII’s significance is his decision to approve coffee, thereby breaking the Catholic Church’s ban on the drink. This approval is said to have helped spread coffee’s popularity throughout Europe.
Who was Oliver Cromwell and what was his significance?
Oliver Cromwell, who ruled as Lord Protector of England in the mid-17th century, was significant to the history of coffee in England. Cromwell’s Puritanical regime supported coffee as a sober and virtuous alternative to alcohol, which they believed led to moral degeneracy. Cromwell’s rise to power and his Puritan beliefs, therefore, played a role in the development of coffeehouses in England and their association with the emerging middle class.
When was the first coffeehouse inLondon opened?
by Pasqua Rosee
Who were pasqua rosee and Daniel Edwards?
Pasqua Rosee and Daniel Edwards were two early coffeehouse proprietors in London. Rosee opened the first coffeehouse in London in 1652, and Edwards opened the Grecian Coffeehouse in 1665, which became a popular meeting place for London’s financial community.
What was “The vertue of the coffee drink”?
“The Vertue of the Coffee Drink” was a handbill printed in London in 1674 that extolled the virtues of coffee and refuted some of the popular misconceptions about the drink. It was published in response to the rising popularity of coffeehouses in London and the backlash against them from some quarters. The handbill claimed that coffee could cure a variety of ailments, including gout, scurvy, and lethargy, and could improve digestion and intellectual faculties. It also countered the idea that coffee made people dull-witted or impotent, arguing instead that it sharpened the mind and enhanced sexual performance. The handbill was widely distributed and helped to fuel the growth of coffee consumption in England.
What was “The womens petition against coffee”?
In the late 17th century in England, a group of women petitioned against coffee, claiming it made their men impotent and caused them to waste time in coffeehouses instead of working. The women were primarily concerned with the effects of coffee on their husbands and the moral implications of their behavior in coffeehouses, where they engaged in political discussions and gambled. The petition argued that coffeehouses were a threat to the social order and that the government should take action to regulate or ban them. The petition sparked a wider debate about the social and political implications of coffee and coffeehouses, with some arguing that they were a force for progress and others claiming that they were a threat to the established order. Ultimately, the petition failed to convince the government to take action, and coffeehouses continued to proliferate in England and other countries.
Significance of King Charles II
King Charles II was urged by his advisors to suppress coffeehouses, which they saw as hotbeds of sedition and dissent. They argued that coffeehouses were places where seditious ideas were spread and where people gathered to plot against the government. In 1675, the king issued a proclamation that called for the suppression of coffeehouses, but it was met with a strong public outcry and was eventually repealed.
Movement of coffee throughout hte world, starting with its origin.
coffee originated in Ethiopia and then spread to Yemen, where it was cultivated and exported through the port of Mocha. From Yemen, coffee was then traded to various other parts of the world, including Egypt, Turkey, and Europe. In Europe, coffeehouses became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, and from there coffee was introduced to the Americas and other parts of the world as European colonizers and traders established global networks of commerce. The movement of coffee across the globe was facilitated by the rise of capitalism and global trade, as well as by the proliferation of colonialism and the exploitation of labor and resources in various parts of the world.
