History of Chocolate
Where were the first cocoa beans cultivated?
Mesoamerica, present day Mexico
When was the first conversation heart candy created?
The late 1800s
Cupid's origins can be traced to _____
Ancient Greece
What greek goddess was often depicted with a rose?
Aphrodite
Name one thing that cocoa beans were used for by the Mayans and Aztecs.
Xocoati - bitter and spicy beverage
Who created the first American candy machine?
Oliver Chase
In Ancient Greece, Cupid was known as ___.
Eros, the god of love and desire
How did the name "rose" come about?
Aphrodite named it as an anagram after her son Eros.
What medicinal properties was cocoa believed to have?
Give people energy, heal them of nausea and dizziness
What company first sold conversation hearts?
Necco
How was Eros depicted in Ancient Greece?
a handsome winged man known for his mischievous nature
When did the tradition of gifting a bouquet of red roses start?
With King Charles II of Sweden in the 17th century
Who invented the cocoa press?
Johannes van Houten, a Dutch inventor
What were the suggestions sent in by customers to be printed on conversation hearts?
Tweet Me, Chill Out, Te Amo
When did Cupid become a popular subject of literature and art?
During the Roman Empire
What do red roses represent?
Romantic love
Who did the Hershey Company create a specially designed chocolate bar for?
The troops during World War II
In what year did conversation hearts NOT get produced and sold?
2019
What famous artists depicted Cupid in their artwork?
Raphael and Botticelli
How much money do people spend on flower arrangements for Valentine's Day?
2.3 billion