North American Influences

Question

North American Foods Exported to
Chilles
Sweet potatoes
Corn
Manioc
Tomatoes
South Asia
China
China, Africa
Africa
Europe
Use the chart (image) to answer the 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)
○ Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa
Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets
○ Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America

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.

This aligns with the history of the Columbian Exchange, where various crops and goods were exchanged between the Americas and other parts of the world, including Africa. Manioc, also known as cassava, is native to South America and was brought to Africa by European traders.