Chapter 2 ~ DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD CULTURES

Question 1

Food Cultures and Cuisines around the world

Answer 1

Culture ~ Refers to the shared or learnt patterns of behaviour or identity of a group of people
Cuisine ~ is part of our culture - it is the style of cooking that reflects the characteristics of a particular country or geographic region [Ingredients, cooking techniques, traditional dishes]

Question 2

Sub - Saharan Africa

Answer 2

> more than 40 countries make up the region of Sub-Saharan Africa (culturally diverse)
early civilisations foraged for food by hunting, gathering and fishing
Food supply was very dependent on climate change and landscape
communities increased in size

Question 3

The Fertile Cresent

Answer 3

Is a > semi-circular region of fertile land to the east of Mediterranean Sea that forms a ‘bridge’ between Africa and Eurasia
>these communities were some of the earliest groups to develop agricultural practises and irrigation systems
>staple crops were grown on fertile land [such as wheat and barely]

Question 4

The Mediterranean

Answer 4

> evidence shows the farmers began cultivating cereals early, particularly wheat, barley and legumes
they developed colonies in these regions and started domesticating animals [sheep, goats,pigs]
because they were surrounded by sea they began filming [fish and shellfish]

Question 5

East Asia and Oceania

Answer 5

Countries within East Asian regions
>China,Japan,South and North Korea, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan

Oceania
>Islands of Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Polynesia
……………

> the development of food production began as communities became more settled
most agriculture was created next to lakes and rivers to ensure a steady water supply.

Question 6

Eurasia

Answer 6

Is > ideal for agriculture due to its climate
> The Greeks developed a crop rotation system bringing different food crops, domesticated animals to Eurasia which lead to larger farming rather than a small family owned farm.

Question 7

The Americas

[Peru]

Answer 7

Includes > North America, Central America, South America, Canada, Caribbean Island

South America > Potatoes, Quinoa, Lima Beans, Squash, Peanuts
Central America > Corn, beans. Chilli peppers, squash, cocoa -
They developed irrigation systems due to the large population
North America > maize, squash and corn

Question 8

More about Peru *

Answer 8

Refer to the PowerPoint on laptop *