The History of the Potato

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Which civilization developed frost-resistant varieties of potatoes called papa?

  • Peruvian
  • Chimu
  • Inca (correct)
  • Mochia

What region did the peoples of Peru develop techniques to improve the production and storage of potatoes?

  • Pampas Grasslands
  • Amazon Rainforest
  • Coastal Plains
  • Andean Mountains (correct)

What is the estimated age of the earliest forms of potatoes cultivated by the natives of Peru?

  • 10,000 years ago
  • 1000 years ago
  • 100 years ago
  • 4500 years ago (correct)

Why were potatoes an ideal source of nutrition for the early Peruvian cultures?

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What technique did the Peruvian people use to preserve potatoes for long-term storage?

<p>Freeze-drying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period was Ireland torn apart by constant warfare?

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What was the main reason why Ireland's peasant farmers had a hard time growing enough food?

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When was the potato introduced to Ireland?

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What crop did the Irish people quickly embrace as their common daily food?

<p>Potato (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What name was given to potatoes in Ireland to distinguish them from sweet potatoes?

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Study Notes

The Origin of Potatoes

  • The Inca civilization developed frost-resistant varieties of potatoes called "papa".
  • The people of Peru developed techniques to improve the production and storage of potatoes in the Andean region.

History of Potatoes

  • The earliest forms of potatoes cultivated by the natives of Peru are estimated to be around 7,000-10,000 years old.

Importance of Potatoes

  • Potatoes were an ideal source of nutrition for the early Peruvian cultures because they are rich in calories, carbohydrates, and water.

Preservation Techniques

  • The Peruvian people used a technique called "freeze-drying" to preserve potatoes for long-term storage, where they would freeze potatoes overnight and then dry them in the sun.

Ireland and the Potato

  • Ireland was torn apart by constant warfare during the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • The main reason why Ireland's peasant farmers had a hard time growing enough food was due to the limited amount of land available for farming.
  • The potato was introduced to Ireland in the 16th century.
  • The Irish people quickly embraced the potato as their common daily food due to its ease of growth, nutritional value, and affordability.
  • In Ireland, potatoes were distinguished from sweet potatoes by being referred to as "prátaí".

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