The Spice Trail

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Which group of people were known to withhold the true source of spices?

  • Ancient Greeks
  • Arab traders (correct)
  • Eastern peoples
  • Romans

What were the most notable uses of spices in very early times?

  • Healing power
  • Preserving and flavouring food
  • Making holy oils (correct)
  • Flavouring food and beverages

What did the ancient Greeks and Romans discover about spices?

  • Spices helped to preserve foods
  • Spices masked the flavor of partially spoiled meats
  • Spices brought a change of flavor
  • All of the above (correct)

When did Europeans decide to build ships and venture abroad in search of a route to the spice-producing countries?

<p>Last third of the 15th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What slowly spread through Europe regarding the use of spices?

<p>Knowledge of the use of spices to preserve and flavor food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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