What Was the Staple Food Source of the Majority of Central

question 5

Multiple Choice

What was the staple food source of the majority of central and southern China?

• A) Fish
• B) Wheat
• C) Rice
• D) Sorghum

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The posterior part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for controlling many basic life-sustaining functions like breathing and heart rate.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is critical for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

Hypothalamus

A crucial region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.