5 Questions
Which crop was responsible for a population explosion in south China in the 17th century?
Sweet potatoes
Who introduced the hot red pepper to the Spanish court in 1493?
Christopher Columbus
Which continents were transformed in terms of cuisines and farming practices by the introduction of the hot red pepper?
Asia and the Middle East
Which New World crops were responsible for agricultural revolutions in Asia and Africa?
Sweet potatoes and peanuts
Which two cuisines are mentioned as having relatively recent innovations involving the use of red pepper?
Korean and Szechuan (Sichuan)
Test your knowledge of the global impact of food with this quiz! Discover how the introduction of the hot red pepper by Christopher Columbus in 1493 transformed cuisines and farming practices worldwide. Explore the influence of food on culture and globalization throughout history.
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