A staple food transplanted from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean world as a result of the Islamic
Empire was
a. rice
b. wheat
c. yams
d. potatoes
i think b
I disagree. Wheat is not a staple food in Southeast Asia.
so rice
Yes.
To confirm the answer, we need to understand the context and history of staple foods in Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean world.
The Islamic Empire had a significant impact on the exchange of crops and cultural diffusion between regions. One of the most notable crops introduced by the Islamic Empire in the Mediterranean world was indeed rice.
Rice, which is the answer a, originated in Southeast Asia and was introduced to the Mediterranean world through trade routes established by Islamic traders during the Islamic Golden Age. Rice quickly gained popularity as a staple food in various regions, such as Spain (Al-Andalus) and Sicily.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. rice.