topic 3: global growth of food production and trade Flashcards
Columbian Exchange
As Europeans travelled to the Atlantic, they brought with them plants, animals, and diseases that changed lives and landscapes on both sides of the ocean
Spices
seed, flowers bark, roots, berries, and fruit that are used a flavouring ingredient in food medicines, perfume and incense
Wild Einkorn and Emmer
ancient varieties of wheat
CORN Region it originated from
Mexico
RICE Region it originated from
china
SUGAR Region it originated from
in 7000 BCE arabs
SPICES Region it originated from
The spices trade began in the middle East over 4000
SALT Region it originated from
6000 BCB Romania
OIL Region it originated from
Wild olive tree may have originated in syria or even is sub - saharan africa
CORN How was it domesticated and cultivated
The cultivation of corn soon spreads into the southern states
RICE How was it domesticated and cultivated
Domesticated in the pearl river valley of china
sugar how is it domesticated and cultivated
They then established sugar cane production in North Afric and spain
SPICES How was it domesticated and cultivated
During the 8th to 15th centuries, Venice controlled the spice trade with the Middle East, which helped it dominate other nearby Italian maritime cities and states.
SALT How was it domesticated and cultivated
Greeks, hebrews and romans used salt as an offering during sacrifice
OIL How was it domesticated and cultivated
The first signs of doestivation of olive saharan africa