Question

1. what was the main reason that spices were so important in the middle ages?

a. salt, pepper and other spices were the main means of preserving food since there was no refrigeration at that time.
b. they were considered magical and the kings thought the more spices they could gather, the better luck they would have against muslim armies.
c. they were considered to be the “food of god”. they thought that the more spices you ate the more “godlike” you would become.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that salt, pepper and other spices were important for preserving food in the Middle - Ages due to the lack of refrigeration.

Answer:

a. Salt, pepper and other spices were the main means of preserving food since there was no refrigeration at that time.