Sugar Changed the World, Part 2: Central Ideas — Quiz
Question 1 • English Language Arts 10
Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World . In the 1100s, the richest Europeans slowly began to add more flavor to their food—because of a series of fairs and wars. A smart count in the Champagne region of France guaranteed the safety of any merchant coming to sell or trade at the markets in the lord's lands. Soon word spread, and the fairs flourished. Starting around 1150, the six Champagne fairs became the one place where Europeans could buy and sell products from the surrounding world—a first step in connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond. Fortress Europe was slowly opening up. How do the details in this passage support the central idea?
Answer
A
The details explain why Europe immediately welcomed foreign traders to its marketplaces.
B
The details describe how a series of wars brought about the downfall of a European fortress.
C
The details provide examples of how France gradually became a place for worldwide trade.
D
The details describe the various measures that were taken to keep the merchants safe.
Explanation
The passage explains that a count guaranteed merchants’ safety, which helped the Champagne fairs flourish. Those fairs became a place where Europeans could trade for goods from surrounding regions, showing how France gradually became a center for wider trade. Choice A best states how these details support the central idea.
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