When we think of tools of warfare, we tend to think of spears, guns and other types of militaristic weaponry. But throughout history, food has often been a critical component of war — inspiring conflict and, in some cases, delivering victory. War and peace? More like war and peas.

We've created a quiz to test your knowledge of just a few examples of how the history of food and war are intermingled. Can you defeat the questions?

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And if you want to learn more, check out our new series with the Kitchen Sisters — Hidden Kitchens: War & Peace & Food. (New stories appear on Mondays.)

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