Crop It Like It's Hot (Agriculture)
Plow Factor (Innovation)
Holy Smokes and Sacred Bites (Food and Religion)
Food Fight (Food and Conflict)
No Grain, No Gains (Famine)
Risky Biscuits (Food and Safety)
You Are What You Eat (Food and Identity)
Bag of Mixed Nuts (Random Trivia)
100
The cradles of civilization in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China all began on the plains near what geograpic feature.
Rivers
100
This invention by Eli Whitney was responsible for the increased demand of slaves in the southern United States.
Cotton Gin
100
In Judaism, this word refers to the dietary laws of what can and cannot be eatent.
Kosher
100
If you wanted to help in the war effort, countries promoted that you build one of these on you property to prevent a strain on produce supply.
Victory Gardens
100
The Great Chinese Famine was an unintended consequence of this leader's Great Leap Forward, that sought to industrialize the country and move China to self-sufficiency.
Mao Zedong
100
This term refers to the processes an authority takes to ensure a business or organization is adhering to the rules they set. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, these were virtually absent.
Regulations
100
Foods are one of the major items that spread from one area to another. This movement of culture is known as what?
Cultural Diffusion
100
They actually don't improve your eyesight, but this rumor was actually disinformation to trick the Nazis during WWII.
Carrots
200
This was responsible for the transition of humans from nomads to sedentary lifestyles.
Agriculture
200
Maize, beans, and sqash create a symbiotic relationship in this Native American agricultural practice.
Three Sisters
200
Hinduism promotes this dietary lifestyle because of their belief in non-violence and respect for all living things.
Vegetarianism
200
The March on Versailles, mainly led by women demanding food and protesting the extravagent lifestyle of the monarchs was a major moment in what historical event?
The French Revolution
200
Phytophthora infestans, the fungal disease that destroyed the potatoes in Ireland was called this.
Blight
200
This Book was responsible for the movevement in the United States to inspect food production and ensure its safety.
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
200
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, the Donner Party, and the Starving Time in Jamestown; all saw survivors resort to this in order to survive.
Cannibalism
200
In the Medieval Period, Christians were forbidden from using this utensil, because it was an affront to God; who had already given us 10 fingers.
The Fork
300
This transfer between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres was responsible for the migration of quinine, cocoa, and potatoes.
The Columbian Exchange
300
These artificial islands allowed for the Aztec civlization to grow food along the bodies of water in which they lived.
Chinampas
300
This sect of Christianity abide by the Words of Wisdom doctrine, which forbids them from consuming "hot drinks" and refraining from caffeine.
Mormonism
300
In what war did the Anaconda Plan blockade enemy territory, leading to food supply disruptions, bread riots, and starvation?
The US Civi War
300
The famine in North Korea was compounded by the lack of aid and food that came from this state, which dissolved in 1991.
The Soviet Union
300
This process heats up food, like milk, to kill harmful microbes.
Pasteurization
300
Food can often be a way in which a culture reflects their identity, history, and resilience. What phrase is used to describe African American cuisine?
Soul Food
300
Legend has it that an English Earl, John Montagu was on a 24-hour gambling streak and did not want to leave his table; so he had this dish made so that he could eat and continue to play cards
Sandwich
400
Aquaducts, qanats, and artesian wells are all methods of this; the movement of water for agriculture.
Irrigation
400
This tamed the west, and allowed for the cattle industry to thrive; but it also became a tool or war and genocide.
Barbed Wire
400
In Islam, prok and alcohol are this, meaning forbidden in Arabic.
Haram
400
This herbicide eliminated enemy food crops and jungle cover used by enemy combatants in Vietnam. It also caused a massive amount of cancer and birth defects among US soldiers and Vietnamese civilians.
Agent Orange
400
The process of taking small farms and making them into larger communes under communist regimes is known as this.
Collectivization
400
This theory by Louis Pasteur went against the Miasma theory and explained that microorganisms causes disease.
Germ Theory
400
Sushi, Pizza, Kimchi, and Gallo Pinto are all this; symbols of national pride and identity.
National Dishes
400
California rolls and Hawaiian pizza were both invented here, a country where kraft mac and cheese is a staple food.
Canada
500
This excess of food was responsible the development of job speciablization and social classes.
Surplus
500
The invention of a new collar was a major turning point in Medieval agriculture, as this animal was stronger and more durable than the oxen it replaced in farming.
Horse
500
It's one of the Five Pillars of Islam, where muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for a month.
Ramadan
500
This French leader created a contest that led to the invention of canned goods; which he used for his army. He was also the victim of Scortched-Earth warfare during his disastrous invasion of Russia.
Napoleon Bonaparte
500
These wealthy farmers were labelled enemies by Joseph Stalin; leading to their confiscation of land, deportation, or even execution.
Kulaks
500
Putting sawdust in bread of chalk in milk is an example of this practice.
Adulteration
500
Social inequality is on display in urban areas because of these, where there is a lack of access to fresh, healthy food.
Food Deserts
500
Corn can be considered an oil crop because it is used to create what biodiesel?
Ethanol
600
This crop, which originated in Vietnam, was a tribute to the Song Dynasty; and was responsible for China's population increasing from 55 million to 120 million within a century.
Champa Rice
600
The use of these have been instrumental in creating larger yields of foods around the world. But it can also have major consequences like cancer; like the United States saw with DDT.
Pesticides
600
The reason you are seeing so many fish sandwiches in March and April is because of this Christian holiday, where participants abstain from certain meats.
Lent
600
The United Fruit Company was responsible for a massacre that killed hundreds of striking banana plantation workers. What is that company called today?
Chiquita
600
This British Prime Minster who led England during WWII was primarily responsible for the Bengal Famine due to his racism and refusal to provide aid.
Winston Churchill
600
These markets are argued to have been responsible for the spread of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and SARS.
Wet Markets
600
During President Nixon's famous trip to China, his participation in meals with traditional Chinese food was this kind of diplomacy.
Culinary Diplomacy
600
This popular dish often served in restaurants did not come from Italy, but from Tijuana Mexico in 1927.
Caesar Salad
700
This process involves the selective breeding of animals and plants with traits that would contribute to human development.
Domestication
700
While the Netherlands popularized them, these machines originated in 9th century Persia.
Windmills
700
Also known as communion, this sacrament commemorates The Last Supper.
Eucharist
700
In what North Carolina city did the first organized political protest by women occur when they agreed to boycott British tea and goods.
Edenton
700
Raphael Lemkin, who coined this phrased in 1944, used Holodomor as an example because Stalin targetted Ukrainians in his policies that led to the death of millions.
Genocide
700
Clarence Birdseye developed this preservation method that allowed food to stay fresh longer while also preserving its features.
Flash Freezing
700
The study of the relationship between food and culture. The art of preparing food.
Gastronomy
700
This was widely known as an "alligator pear." In the 1940s and 50s, this fruit was rebranded to improve its commercial appeal.
Avacado
800
This new world plant has had a major impact on the continent of Africa; reducing hunger, increasing income, and providing a nutriet rich diet.
Cassava
800
Led by Norman Borlaug, who developed new strands of wheat, this movement dramatically increased food production in across the world.
The Green Revolution
800
While it isn't religious, it's almost sacred in Italy that after 11am, you never order a cappuccino. But it is ok to order this "short but not sweet" treat.
Espesso
800
This series of wars between Iceland and England was instigated by the dispute over fishing rights.
Cod Wars
800
This French term meaning "to let it be" was the economic approach of England that many contribute to why they didn't provide help to Ireland during their famine.
Laissez-Faire
800
In 1992 and 2025, this was the injury caused by products that led to the respective settlement of 3 million and 50 million dollars.
Burning
800
Fast food has contributed to this, the fading away of food traditions as more and more people eat the same items; creating a less diverse food diet.
Homogenization
800
The selling of these containers were a major entrepreneurial opportuniy for women in the 50s and 60s, giving them a chance to earn a living and break away from the domestic sphere. It was norm to attend parties where women would show off new products and place orders.
Tupperware