Chilies, Potatoes, and Tomatoes: The Globalization of Food

Where did chili peppers originate?

• South America

• India

• Mexico

• China

Who mistakenly believed he found a new route to India but discovered chili peppers instead?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

Which crop greatly improved the nutrition of the populations of Europe, Africa, and Asia?

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Rice

Why were tomatoes slow to spread as a food in Europe?

• They were poisonous

• They were hard to grow

• They were disliked by the nobles

• They were expensive

Which European country played a significant role in the spread of chilies to other parts of the world?

• France

• Italy

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the main reason for the slow spread of tomatoes as a food in Europe?

• They were difficult to cook

• They were not tasty

• They were too expensive

• They were thought to be poisonous

Which food item was responsible for a quarter of the population growth in Europe, Africa, and Asia between 1700 and 1900?

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Tomatoes

• Rice

What was the nickname given to tomatoes by Europeans due to their resemblance to certain poisonous plants?

• Death fruit

• Toxic berry

• Poison apple

• Dangerous vegetable

Which European country saw the popularity of tomatoes rise due to the invention of pizza in the 1880s?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

Which crop was considered a luxury item that the poor could afford to eat every day?

• Chilies

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Rice