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Which crop was responsible for a population explosion in south China in the 17th century?
Which crop was responsible for a population explosion in south China in the 17th century?
- Corn
- Sweet potatoes (correct)
- Peanuts
- Cassava
Who introduced the hot red pepper to the Spanish court in 1493?
Who introduced the hot red pepper to the Spanish court in 1493?
- Marco Polo
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Vasco da Gama
- Christopher Columbus (correct)
Which continents were transformed in terms of cuisines and farming practices by the introduction of the hot red pepper?
Which continents were transformed in terms of cuisines and farming practices by the introduction of the hot red pepper?
- Asia and North America
- Africa and Europe
- Africa and South America
- Asia and the Middle East (correct)
Which New World crops were responsible for agricultural revolutions in Asia and Africa?
Which New World crops were responsible for agricultural revolutions in Asia and Africa?
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Which two cuisines are mentioned as having relatively recent innovations involving the use of red pepper?
Which two cuisines are mentioned as having relatively recent innovations involving the use of red pepper?
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