Agricultural Hearths Flashcards

Agricultural Hearths Overview

• Upper Southeast Asian Mainlands (Myanmar): Known for the cultivation of citrus fruits, bamboo, rice, and ramie, which are integral to local diets and economies.

• Lower Southeast Asia (China): Features significant agricultural products including yams, bananas, coconuts, and taros, providing nutritional staples for the region.

• Eastern India and Western Burma (India): This area specializes in the production of bananas, peas, mangoes, and taros, contributing to biodiversity and food security.

Regional Highlights

• Southwestern Asia (India): Notable for growing almonds, melons, oats, and alfalfa, which are important for both dietary needs and agriculture.

• Ethiopian and East African Highlands (Ethiopia): Produces hard wheats, barley, cucumbers, and songhums, vital for sustenance and cultural dishes.

• Meso American (Mexico): Recognized for its rich variety of crops such as tomatoes, chili peppers, beans, and manioc, which are foundational to many cuisines.

Crop Diversity

• North Central China (Central Asia): Offers millets, cabbages, plums, and persimmons, which play a significant role in local nutrition and agriculture.

• Mediterranean Basin (Spain): A region that cultivates lentils, peas, olives, and carobs, essential to Mediterranean diets and culinary traditions.

• Western Sudan Hill Lands (Sudan): Develops millets, yams, peas, and fenio, contributing to the regional food supply and agricultural practices.

South American Agricultural Regions

• Andean Highlands and Their Margins (Colombia): Home to quinoa, papayas, strawberries, and arrocacha, showcasing diverse agricultural practices and nutritional plants.

• Eastern South America (Brazil): Known for harvesting peanuts, pineapples, cotton, and Brazil nuts, which are significant to both local economies and global markets.