Why Apple Pie Isn't American

The video explores the global origins of foods commonly associated with specific cultures, such as apple pie and pizza. It highlights how most ingredients in these dishes are not native to the countries they are associated with. The video discusses the global interconnectedness of food, driven by colonialism and trade, and how different regions depend on foods domesticated elsewhere. It also touches on cultural identity, emphasizing that despite the foreign origins of ingredients, dishes are still identified with their respective cultures.

Which of the following ingredients in apple pie is originally from the United States?

• Apples

• Flour

• Butter

• None of the above

What is a major factor that has led to the global dependence on a small set of plants and animals?

• Climate change

• Colonialism and trade

• Technological advancements

• Cultural exchanges

Which region is home to important foods like rice, sugar, coconuts, and bananas?

• Northern America

• Central America

• Southeast Asia

• Southern Africa

What percentage of calories do countries like Cambodia and Thailand get from foods domesticated elsewhere?

• About 50%

• Only a quarter

• None

• Over 90%

How do most people identify themselves and the dishes they eat, despite the global movement of food ingredients?

• By the nutritional value of the dishes

• By the historical significance of the dishes

• By the places they currently live

• By the original source of the ingredients