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Before the modern industrial age, salt was inexpensive and readily available for most people.
Before the modern industrial age, salt was inexpensive and readily available for most people.
False (B)
The primary reason for salt's historical importance was its ability to facilitate long-distance travel.
The primary reason for salt's historical importance was its ability to facilitate long-distance travel.
False (B)
Evidence suggests that the earliest known salt production occurred near the Mediterranean Sea.
Evidence suggests that the earliest known salt production occurred near the Mediterranean Sea.
False (B)
The term 'salary' has origins connected to the use of salt as a form of payment to Roman soldiers.
The term 'salary' has origins connected to the use of salt as a form of payment to Roman soldiers.
Current dietary recommendations suggest consuming at least 10 grams of salt daily to maintain optimal health.
Current dietary recommendations suggest consuming at least 10 grams of salt daily to maintain optimal health.
Flashcards
Why was salt important in ancient times?
Why was salt important in ancient times?
Salt was a valuable commodity used to preserve food, especially meat and vegetables, before the invention of refrigeration.
Where were the earliest sites of salt production?
Where were the earliest sites of salt production?
Early salt production can be traced back to China, where it was harvested from salt lakes. Later, mining for salt began around 4,500 BC near the Caspian Sea.
What was the Old Salt Route?
What was the Old Salt Route?
The Old Salt Route in northern Germany was a key route for transporting salt from mines to shipping ports during the Middle Ages.
Origin of the word 'salary'?
Origin of the word 'salary'?
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Recommended daily salt intake?
Recommended daily salt intake?
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Study Notes
- Salt was once valuable and expensive, unlike today.
- Around 10,000 BC, farming began, and salt became essential for food preservation due to the lack of refrigeration.
- Salt was used to preserve meat and pickle vegetables.
Early Salt Production
- The earliest evidence of salt production is from China, where salt was extracted from a salt lake.
- Around 4,500 BC, people began mining salt underground near the Caspian Sea.
- Salt production spread to Egypt and the Mediterranean, becoming a key trade item.
Salt Trade Routes
- During the Middle Ages, salt roads facilitated the transport of salt.
- The Old Salt Route in northern Germany, connecting salt mines to shipping ports, was particularly significant.
Salt as Currency
- Romans used salt as payment for soldiers, which is the origin of the English word "salary."
- A Roman soldier who fought well was considered "worth his salt," an expression still in use.
Modern Salt Consumption
- Salt is a necessary part of our diet.
- There is a risk of excessive salt intake due to hidden salt in processed foods.
- The recommended daily salt intake is no more than 6 grams (about one teaspoon), with some experts suggesting as low as 4 grams.
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