The History and Spread of Dumplings

The History and Spread of Dumplings

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, World Languages

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the history and spread of dumplings, starting with their discovery in ancient Chinese tombs. It discusses the possible origins of dumplings with Turkic peoples and their evolution in China, where they diversified into various forms. The spread of dumplings to Europe and Korea is attributed to the Mongol and Ottoman Empires. The term 'dumpling' was later adopted in England. The video concludes with the idea that dumplings may have independently emerged in different cultures, highlighting their global diversity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising discovery did archaeologists make in Turfan, China?

Crescent-shaped dumplings

Old manuscripts

Jewelry

Ancient coins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scholar wrote about dumplings in ancient China?

Shu Xi

Laozi

Confucius

Sun Tzu

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ingredient was traditionally used in Turkic dumplings?

Cheese

Meat

Fish

Vegetables

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which empire is believed to have spread dumplings to Eastern Europe?

Byzantine Empire

Persian Empire

Mongol Empire

Roman Empire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common filling for Polish pierogi?

Seafood

Potato

Beef

Spinach

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Korean version of dumplings called?

Ravioli

Gyoza

Mandu

Pierogi

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the term 'dumpling' originate in English?

From the Latin word for bread

From the French word for dough

From the term 'little lumps'

From the German word for pastry

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