1.1.1
Which of the following is not considered part of the food system:
A. Consumption.
B. Waste disposal.
C. Transportation and access.
D. Processing and packaging.
C. Transportation and access.
Which of the following is an inadequate example of what the term cuisine means?
a. A style of cooking.
b. Cooking methods.
c. Food consumed by a particular group of people.
d. Dishes from various countries around the world.
b. Cooking methods.
Legumes such as beans, lentils and peas were important to early farmers, this is because…
a. they grow in flooded fields
b. they require no farming tools
c. they are high in protein and improve soil fertility
d. they can only be eaten fresh
c. they are high in protein and improve soil fertility
What major advantage did early agriculture provide compared to hunter-gathering?
a. It allowed people to travel more easily.
b. It created more predictable and controllable food supplies.
c. It required less labour than foraging.
d. It removed all risks of food shortages.
b. It created more predictable and controllable food supplies.
The effect of tea was said to be discovered when:
a. Tea berries eaten by sheep made them more energetic.
b. Christopher Columbus crushed the leaves and ate them with rice.
c. Nomadic Shepherds found that meat marinated in the tea leaves before cooking was more flavoursome.
d. Emperor Shen Nong consumed boiled water mixed with tea leaves that had accidentally fallen into the bowl.
d. Emperor Shen Nong consumed boiled water mixed with tea leaves that had accidentally fallen into the bowl.
Identify one factor most likely to impact the type of crops grown in a country.
a. Personal likes and dislikes.
b. Geographical location and topography.
c. Religion.
d. All of the above.
b. Geographical location and topography.
Typical food from Africa consists of:
a. Satay and Dumplings.
b. Fermented Shark.
c. Snails and Baguettes.
d. Stew and Porridge.
d. Stew and Porridge.
Why was fertile soil essential for early agriculture?
a. It prevented flooding
b. It allowed plants to germinate and grow successfully
c. It removed pests naturally
d. It eliminated the need for irrigation
b. It allowed plants to germinate and grow successfully
Which challenge did early farmers face that hunter-gatherers did not?
a. Seasonal food availability
b. Dependence on migrating animals
c. Crop failure from droughts or pests
d. Needing to carry shelters long distances
c. Crop failure from droughts or pests
The commodity that made the most profit for traders was:
a. Wheat.
b. Spices.
c. Coffee.
d. Chocolate
b. Spices.
The type of food consumed in a country surrounded by sea is likely to be:
a. Wheat and Millet.
b. Fish
c. Beef
d. Rice and Noodles.
b. Fish
Which of the following was a significant factor that influenced the development of food in Southern America?
a. Income.
b. Slavery.
c. War.
d. Ancient explorers.
b. Slavery.
What best explains why agriculture emerged separately in different parts of the world rather than in a single location?
a. Early humans frequently migrated long distances and shared farming methods
b. Farming knowledge spread rapidly through written communication
c. Similar climates existed across all continents
d. Each region had its own combination of local plants, animals and environmental conditions suitable for domestication
d. Each region had its own combination of local plants, animals and environmental conditions suitable for domestication
Which statement correctly identifies a similarity between hunter-gatherers and early farmers?
a. Both relied entirely on domesticated animals.
b. Both used knowledge of seasons to find or produce food.
c. Both lived permanently in large villages.
d. Both grew crops such as wheat and barley.
b. Both used knowledge of seasons to find or produce food.
Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the question.
The seed drill was beneficial to farmers because it:
a. Enabled farmers to grow a variety of crops.
b. Ensured a higher crop yield.
c. Reduced the need for expensive irrigation systems.
d. Saved farmer's time.
d. Saved farmer's time.
An example of waste management in early societies may have been:
a. Feeding food waste to animals.
b. Composting or spreading manure over fertile ground.
c. Making clothing using the skin or fur from animals
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
The cuisine in a range of countries in Europe can differ significantly due to differences in the following factors:
a. Geography.
b. Culture.
c. Religion
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Which TWO environmental factors most helped early humans transition from hunter-gathering to farming?
A. Cold temperatures and mountain ranges
B. Fertile soil and reliable water sources
C. Strong winds and dry deserts
D. Large forests and wild predators
B. Fertile soil and reliable water sources
Which tool was commonly used by hunter-gatherers to source food?
A. Wooden plough
B. Irrigation canal
C. Stone-tipped spear
D. Metal tractor
C. Stone-tipped spear
One positive impact of the land enclosures was:
a. Farmers were no longer permitted to have farmland owned by wealthy landowners.
b. Landowners were able to produce more crops at a more economical cost.
c. Both a. and b.
d. Many farmers had to leave to seek work in the city.
b. Landowners were able to produce more crops at a more economical cost.
Which of the following is not a social factor that influences people’s food choices?
a. Colonialism
b. Culture.
c. Social status or hierarchy.
d. Religion.
a. Colonialism
Haggis is a savoury pudding made from a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, onion, suet, spices, salt, and stock. It is cooked in a sheep's stomach. Which continent does this dish originate from?
a. Europe.
b. Asia.
c. Scotland.
d. Oceania.
a. Europe.
How did human observation and selective breeding contribute to the domestication of plants and animals?
A. Humans allowed plants and animals to grow without interference
B. Humans randomly chose plants and animals to reproduce
C. Humans selected plants with desirable traits and bred animals with useful characteristics over generations
D. Humans only domesticated animals for protection
C. Humans selected plants with desirable traits and bred animals with useful characteristics over generations
How did early agriculturalists use tools such as ploughs or hoes to source food?
A. To hunt migrating animals
B. To prepare and turn soil for planting crops
C. To build temporary shelters
D. To fish in rivers
B. To prepare and turn soil for planting crops
Pasteurisation increased food availability because it:
a. Made food cheaper to purchase.
b. Increased shelf life of foods.
c. Made food taste better.
d. Made food easier to store.
b. Increased shelf life of foods.