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Which civilization developed frost-resistant varieties of potatoes called papa?
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?
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?
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?
Why were potatoes an ideal source of nutrition for the early Peruvian cultures?
What technique did the Peruvian people use to preserve potatoes for long-term storage?
What technique did the Peruvian people use to preserve potatoes for long-term storage?
During which time period was Ireland torn apart by constant warfare?
During which time period was Ireland torn apart by constant warfare?
What was the main reason why Ireland's peasant farmers had a hard time growing enough food?
What was the main reason why Ireland's peasant farmers had a hard time growing enough food?
When was the potato introduced to Ireland?
When was the potato introduced to Ireland?
What crop did the Irish people quickly embrace as their common daily food?
What crop did the Irish people quickly embrace as their common daily food?
What name was given to potatoes in Ireland to distinguish them from sweet potatoes?
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 "prátaÃ".
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