APHUG Unit 5- Crop Hearths Flashcards
What are the 8 major agricultural hearths?
The 8 major agricultural hearths are: Fertile Crescent, Mesoamerica, Andean Region, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern North America, and the Indus Valley.
Which crop originated from the Fertile Crescent?
Wheat originated from the Fertile Crescent.
True or False: Corn is a crop that originated in the Andean Region.
False. Corn originated in Mesoamerica.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a key crop that originated in East Asia.
Rice
What agricultural hearth is known for the domestication of millet?
The East Asian agricultural hearth.
Which crop is associated with the agricultural hearth of Southeast Asia?
Rice
Multiple Choice: Which of the following crops originated in Sub-Saharan Africa? A) Potatoes B) Sorghum C) Wheat D) Barley
B) Sorghum
What is the primary crop that originated in the Andean Region?
Potatoes
True or False: The Indus Valley is known for the domestication of cotton.
True
Fill in the blank: The agricultural hearth in Eastern North America is known for _______.
Squash
Which agricultural hearth is associated with the domestication of beans?
Mesoamerica
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 major agricultural hearths? A) Fertile Crescent B) Amazon Basin C) East Asia D) Indus Valley
B) Amazon Basin
What crop is primarily associated with the agricultural hearth of the Fertile Crescent?
Barley
Fill in the blank: The _______ Valley is known for rice and other wetland crops.
Indus
True or False: Eastern North America is known for the domestication of tomatoes.
False. Tomatoes originated in Mesoamerica.
What crop did the Andean Region contribute to global agriculture?
Potatoes
Which agricultural hearth is recognized for the domestication of taro?
Southeast Asia
Multiple Choice: Which crop is NOT native to East Asia? A) Rice B) Soybeans C) Barley D) Millet
C) Barley
Fill in the blank: _______ is a significant crop that originated from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sorghum
What type of crops are primarily found in the agricultural hearth of Mesoamerica?
Maize, beans, and squash.
True or False: The agricultural hearth of the Indus Valley is known for wheat cultivation.
False. It is more known for rice and cotton.
What are the two main crops associated with the Fertile Crescent?
Wheat and barley.
Which agricultural hearth is known for the domestication of cassava?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Fill in the blank: _______ is a crop that originated in Eastern North America.
Sunflower
What is the significance of the agricultural hearths in relation to global agriculture?
They are the origins of many staple crops that sustain populations worldwide.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following crops originated in the Andean Region? A) Rice B) Quinoa C) Wheat D) Corn
B) Quinoa
What crop is primarily associated with the agricultural hearth of Mesoamerica?
Corn (maize)
True or False: The East Asian agricultural hearth is known for the domestication of oranges.
False. Oranges are associated with Southeast Asia.
Which agricultural hearth is recognized for the domestication of yams?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Fill in the blank: The _______ Region is known for both potatoes and quinoa.
Andean
