Discover the Wisdom of Ryokan
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Who is the author of the poem 'Great Fool: Zen Master Ryokan'?

  • Great Fool
  • Zen Master
  • Ryokan (correct)
  • Eighteenth-century

    • What is the main concern of Ryokan in his poem?

  • The existence of life
  • The importance of laughter
  • The significance of food (correct)
  • The meaning of life

    • What does Ryokan suggest people do when he says 'step back'?

  • Laugh along with others
  • Ponder the ultimate questions
  • Guarantee a time worth laughing at
  • Give it some thought (correct)

    • Why do the British and the French have different food preferences?

    <p>Because of cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main question the text asks about food?

    <p>Why do we love spices, sweets, coffee?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ryokan guarantee will happen in the future?

    <p>People will have something worth laughing at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a question posed in the text?

    <p>Why is pizza a popular American food?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the French response to the British insult 'frogs' imply?

    <p>The British have many religious beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the text?

    <p>The importance of cultural differences in food preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the British and the French tease each other about their food preferences?

    <p>Because they have different historical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to human foodways, according to the text?

    <p>Human nutritional needs, ecology, and historical accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Karl Marx say about food and history?

    <p>Humans make food within limits set by biology, economics, and psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutrients are essential for a dietary regime to endure?

    <p>Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and necessary minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is food history generally a history without names?

    <p>The names of the great inventors are unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed bread wheat, a complicated hybrid that benefited humanity greatly?

    <p>Unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

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