Question

In ancient times, why did kings usually have special servants to taste their food before they eat?

• A. They feared the food to be poisonous.
• B. To check if the spices' balance is perfect in the food.
• C. To check the freshness of the food.
• D. To check if the salt balance is perfect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They feared the food to be poisonous.

The kings used to be so worried about their safety that they employed special servants to taste the food and check if it is safe to eat and is not poisonous. For the same reason, they also did not slept in the same room for two consecutive days. They were afraid about conspiracies and getting killed.