Multiple choice general knowledge

You could be executed for drinking what in ancient Turkey ?

  1. Tea

  2. Alcohol

  3. Juices

  4. Coffee
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Coffee was banned in the Ottoman Empire (ancient Turkey) in the 17th century, and offenders could face execution. The ruling elite viewed coffeehouses as political threats. Alcohol was not banned in Islamic law at that time, and tea/juices were never prohibited.

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