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Which food item originated in America and was a result of long-distance cultural contact?
Which food item originated in America and was a result of long-distance cultural contact?
- Spaghetti
- Potatoes (correct)
- Noodles
- Rice
Which of the following best illustrates the impact of food trade on global cuisine?
Which of the following best illustrates the impact of food trade on global cuisine?
- Traders introduced new crops to the lands they travelled.
- Spaghetti and noodles have common origins.
- Potatoes were introduced to Europe and Asia after Columbus's discovery of America. (correct)
- Food items from America helped in survival and sustenance.
Which of the following food items might have been introduced to Italy by Arab traders?
Which of the following food items might have been introduced to Italy by Arab traders?
- Rice
- Noodles
- Spaghetti (correct)
- Maize
What can be inferred about the origins of spaghetti and noodles?
What can be inferred about the origins of spaghetti and noodles?
Which of the following best illustrates the idea of long-distance cultural contact in the pre-modern world?
Which of the following best illustrates the idea of long-distance cultural contact in the pre-modern world?
What can be inferred about the significance of new crops in different regions?
What can be inferred about the significance of new crops in different regions?
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact during the 19th century?
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact during the 19th century?
How did the demand for food grains impact Britain during the nineteenth century?
How did the demand for food grains impact Britain during the nineteenth century?
What were the three types of movement or 'flows' within international economic exchanges in the nineteenth century?
What were the three types of movement or 'flows' within international economic exchanges in the nineteenth century?
How did the interconnections among the three flows affect people's lives in the nineteenth century?
How did the interconnections among the three flows affect people's lives in the nineteenth century?
What impact did the restriction of labour migration have on the three flows?
What impact did the restriction of labour migration have on the three flows?
How did the flow of food trade impact global cuisine during the nineteenth century?
How did the flow of food trade impact global cuisine during the nineteenth century?
What was the impact of refrigerated ships on the food trade between America and Europe?
What was the impact of refrigerated ships on the food trade between America and Europe?
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact before the development of refrigerated ships?
What was the historical significance of food in long-distance cultural contact before the development of refrigerated ships?
How did the introduction of new crops impact global cuisine?
How did the introduction of new crops impact global cuisine?
What was the impact of the introduction of new crops on the diet of the poor in Europe?
What was the impact of the introduction of new crops on the diet of the poor in Europe?
What was the role of Smithfield in the meat trade?
What was the role of Smithfield in the meat trade?
What was the impact of the expansion of markets in the late nineteenth century on trade?
What was the impact of the expansion of markets in the late nineteenth century on trade?
