North American Foods Exported to
Chilies South Asia
Sweet potatoes China
Corn China, Africa
Manioc Africa
Tomatoes Europe
Use the chart (image) to answer the question.
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
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.
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 established trade routes with West Africans.
1 answer
The best explanation for why people in West Africa eat manioc, based on the chart and the context of the Columbian Exchange, is:
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America.
This option correctly reflects how European colonizers brought manioc to Africa after discovering it in the Americas during their explorations and exchanges.
