Quiz: Foundation - History Flashcards
Who introduced the concept of terroir by matching grapes to soil types?
The Romans
Who taught the indigenous tribes of northern Italy how to grow vines and how to make wine?
The Etruscans
Who advanced viticulture and winemaking in Italy’s south?
The Greeks
Put the civilizations in order from oldest (top) to newest (bottom)
• Lombards
• Kingdom of Sardegna
• Etruscans
• Romans
• Greeks
• Etruscans
• Greeks
• Romans
• Lombards
• Kingdom of Sardegna
T / F
During the Middle Ages the overall quality of wine improved tremendously
False
T / F
During the Middle Ages the first written mentions of Nebbiolo, Barbera, & Garganega appear
True
T / F
During the Middle Ages monasteries preserved wine culture and viticulture
True
T / F
During the Middle Ages wooden barrels became widespread to the detriment of wine quality
True
T / F
Spain’s controlling interest in Italy was considerably reduced by the Austrian Habsburg Empire
True
T / F
The Renaissance began in Paris and spread to Italy in the 15th century
False
T / F
The Kingdom of Sardegna united the country into the Kingdom of Italy in 1861
True
T / F
The discovery of the Americas caused an economic crisis in Italy
True
T / F
A winter freeze in 1709 destroyed almost all of the vineyards in northern Italy
True
T / F
Corks and glass bottles were in widespread use in Italy by the early 18th century
False
T / F
The initial unification of Italy included the entire geographical territory
False
