Question

Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc? (1 point) Responses Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is: "Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America."

Manioc, also known as cassava, is native to South America and was brought to Africa through the Columbian Exchange. This exchange facilitated the transfer of crops, animals, and other goods between the Americas and other parts of the world, leading to the introduction of manioc to West Africa by Europeans.