Chilles South Asia
Sweet potatoes China
Corn China, Africa
Manioc Africa
Tomatoes Europe
Based on the chart and what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?
A. Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
B. Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans.
C. Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets.
D. Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
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The best statement that explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is:
A. Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
During the Columbian Exchange, various crops and food items were transferred between the Americas and Europe, and then from Europe to Africa. Manioc (also known as cassava) is native to South America and was brought to Africa by European colonizers, which significantly impacted diets in West Africa.
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