Hunter-Gatherer to Agriculture
Q1: What is a hunter-gatherer society?
A: A society that gathers wild plants and hunts animals for food.
What is bush tucker?
Traditional Aboriginal food from native plants and animals.
What is a food system?
The path food takes from farm to plate/fork or paddock to plate.
What is a social factor that influences food choice?
Peer pressure, media, family traditions.
How many students are enrolled into 11FDS?
20
What major change marked the Neolithic Revolution?
The shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture.
What food techniques were used by Aboriginal Australians?
Fire-stick farming, fermentation, stone ovens.
What does food security mean?
Reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
How does culture influence food?
Determines flavours, dishes, and cooking methods.
When does Term 3 start?
Monday, July 21
Name one ancient grain still used today.
Quinoa / Spelt / Emmer wheat
What impact did colonisation have on Indigenous food systems?
Disruption of traditional practices and loss of access to land.
Bonus points: Mr Gropel loved the food +200 pts
Name one environmental concern in food production.
Soil degradation, water use, emissions (accept any correct example).
Name one economic factor affecting food choice.
Income, cost of ingredients, availability.
What is Mr Gropels favourite food?
Idk... but if you guessed it right +300 pts and if you are wrong - 300 pts.
How did agriculture change human settlements?
Led to permanent settlements and population growth.
What major food groups were introduced during British settlement?
Wheat, sheep, cattle, and dairy.
What is regenerative agriculture?
Farming that restores soil health and biodiversity.
How does the media influence eating habits?
Through advertising, food trends, social media influencers.
What is the largest city in the world by population?
Guangzhou, China
(if you guessed China 200pts, but if you guessed both 400pts)
Name two ancient agricultural civilizations.
Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.
Name one modern Australian fusion cuisine influenced by migration.
Chicken parmigiana, Vietnamese meat pies, sushi rolls (accept any valid example).
Explain the difference between organic and conventional farming.
Organic avoids synthetic chemicals; conventional may use them for higher yield.
Explain how health trends have changed food consumption.
Increased demand for gluten-free, vegan, organic, low-fat foods.
List the continents from largest to smallest
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.