18 Questions
Which food item originated in America and was a result of long-distance cultural contact?
Potatoes
Which of the following best illustrates the impact of food trade on global cuisine?
Potatoes were introduced to Europe and Asia after Columbus's discovery of America.
Which of the following food items might have been introduced to Italy by Arab traders?
Spaghetti
What can be inferred about the origins of spaghetti and noodles?
They have a possible common origin in China.
Which of the following best illustrates the idea of long-distance cultural contact in the pre-modern world?
Similar foods were known in India and Japan.
What can be inferred about the significance of new crops in different regions?
New crops often made the difference between life and death.
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact during the 19th century?
Food facilitated the introduction of new crops to different regions
How did the demand for food grains impact Britain during the nineteenth century?
It resulted in lower living standards and social conflict
What were the three types of movement or 'flows' within international economic exchanges in the nineteenth century?
Flow of trade, flow of labour, and flow of capital
How did the interconnections among the three flows affect people's lives in the nineteenth century?
They affected people's lives more deeply than ever before
What impact did the restriction of labour migration have on the three flows?
It broke the interconnections among the three flows
How did the flow of food trade impact global cuisine during the nineteenth century?
It positively impacted global cuisine
What was the impact of refrigerated ships on the food trade between America and Europe?
It enabled the transport of frozen meat from America to Europe, reducing shipping costs and lowering meat prices in Europe.
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact before the development of refrigerated ships?
Meat was an expensive luxury beyond the reach of the European poor, limiting demand and production.
How did the introduction of new crops impact global cuisine?
New crops allowed for the poor in Europe to add meat (and butter and eggs) to their diet of bread and potatoes.
What was the impact of the introduction of new crops on the diet of the poor in Europe?
The poor in Europe could now consume a more varied diet.
What was the role of Smithfield in the meat trade?
Smithfield was one of the oldest livestock markets in London where cattle were traded at fairs.
What was the impact of the expansion of markets in the late nineteenth century on trade?
Trade flourished and markets expanded in the late nineteenth century.
Explore how food acts as a medium for long-distance cultural exchange through the examples of spaghetti and potato. Traders and travellers introduced new crops to different lands, leading to the global diffusion of food. Discover the journey of noodles from China to Italy and the shared origins of diverse cuisines.
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