Ancient Africa
Which country built pyramids and created writing?
Egypt
This tiny grain from Ethiopia is used to make injera?
Teff
Which year did most of nations gained independence?
1960s
Say 2 native crops
Yams
Teff
Oil palm
cowpeas
In Congo, these insects are pressed into protein-rich burgers during the rainy season?
Mosquitos
What Africa traded?
Gold, salt, ivory, and spices.
Why they cooked in clay pots?
Maintain the flavors of the food.
Why they eat food with their bare hands ?
To feel physically connected with the food.
In the New World what crops they introduced?
maize and cassava
Why they drinked blood ?
symbol of strength, respect, and a spiritual connection.
Name one empire
Ghana Empire
Songhai Empire
Mali Empire
What is a example of fermentation in African techniques?
Inyera or Ogi
Who was first Black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela
The trans-Saharan trade introduced this mineral, crucial for preserving food what it is ?
Salt
Who eat first in the Hierarchy?
Men
When Europe divided Africa?
1800s.
What is Stewing?
Slow cooking in liquids
What is the meaning of food?
Linked to rituals, religion, community, respect and ancestry.
Berbere is from each country?
Ethiopia
The Maasai mix _________ with milk for a traditional, protein-rich drink
cow's blood
The Benin Kingdom was famous for?
Creating bronze art and also advanced cities.
What is Pounded in a mortar?
Mortar and pestle to crush, grind, or mix ingredients.
What is Fufu?
staple dish that is boiled and pounded starchy made with cassava, yams, or plantains
Name of the dish using grilling
South African Braai
How they get the blood for the drinking ?
By piercing a vein in its neck