A History of Food - Quiz

What technological advancement helped humans begin to explore the world and exchange food?

• Trains

• Airplanes

• Ships

• Automobiles

Which of the following statements is true?

• Native Americans did not have horses until the Spanish arrived in the 1500s.

• Native Americans always had horses before Europeans arrived.

• Horses were native to the Americas.

• The British brought horses to the Americas in the 1700s.

Which of the following crops originated in America and later became a staple in European cuisine?

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Potatoes, maize, and tomatoes

• Bananas, apples, and grapes

• Olives, onions, and garlic

Which country is currently the leading producer of coffee in the world?

• Ireland

• Italy

• Brazil

• India

Why do some historians believe humans began cooking food?

• Because they wanted to try new recipes

• Because they did not have powerful jaws like many animals

• Because they wanted to save time

• Because they wanted to impress other tribes

What did people do to obtain food in ancient times?

• Ordered food online

• Hunted and gathered food available in their region

• Grew food in large factories

• Imported food from other countries

What was true about continents before human migration or movement to other continents?

• Continents had the same plants and animals everywhere.

• Continents had unique plants and animals that produced food for the region.

• Continents did not have any plants or animals.

• Continents only had animals, not plants.

Which ingredient, now common in Italian dishes, was introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Coffee

• Rice

Which food shown in the image became a staple in Irish cuisine after being introduced from the New World?

• Tomatoes

• Coffee

• Potatoes

• Beef

Which of the following crops was introduced to the Old World from America?

• Rice

• Vanilla

• Wheat

• Barley