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What is the most likely reason early humans started cooking food?
What is the most likely reason early humans started cooking food?
- To enhance the flavor of game meat
- To preserve food for longer periods of time
- To make it more tender and easier to digest (correct)
- To prevent predators from stealing their food
What was the main factor that determined the cuisine of a region?
What was the main factor that determined the cuisine of a region?
- The availability of unique herbs and spices
- The climate and weather conditions
- The proximity to the ocean or water sources (correct)
- The proficiency in hunting and gathering skills
What did early humans use to preserve their meat if they lived inland and had no salt?
What did early humans use to preserve their meat if they lived inland and had no salt?
- They boiled the meat in water
- They traded their meat with those who lived near the ocean for salt
- They added aromatic herbs and spices to the meat
- They dried the meat (correct)
