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Who found chocolate?
christopher Columbus brought it to Europe in the 16th century
Where did the chilli pepper come from?
Chilli peppers originated in the Americas. They were unknown in Europe and the rest of the world until they were brought back to Europe in the 16th century. It is believed that Portugese Navigators and traders introduced them into South Asia.
Who brought the potato to Europe?
Sailors returning from Peru to Spain with silver are thought to have brought maize and potatoes for their own food on the trip. Historians speculate that leftover tubers (and maize) were carried ashore and planted. it is thought that the potato arrived some years before the end of the 16th century.
Did Romans have crisps?
No, not as we know them today. Potatoes were known in the world by other civilizations, but not by the Romans. In the 16th century they came to Europe.
Was the turkey domesticated in Mexico and brought to Europe in the 16th century?
Right. It was first exported from Mexico to Europe since 1511.
In the stone age did they have potatoes?
No, potatoes were not available during the Stone Age. Potatoes are native to the Americas and were not introduced to Europe until the 16th century.
What is the botanical name of tulip?
The tulip is of the genus Tulipa. They originated in the Middle East and were brought to Europe in the 16th century.
The exploration and exploitation of the Americas in the 16th century was dominated by?
In the 16th century, Spain dominated the exploration and exploitation of the Americas. The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history.
Who initially brought the spanish language to the Americas?
Spanish was initially brought to the Americas by Christopher Columbus and other Spanish explorers during the early 16th century. They established colonial settlements and imposed their language on the indigenous populations through colonization and conquest.
Which European countries colonized where in the Americas?
Spain did, on the 16th century.
How was cilantro introduced to Mexico?
Coriander (a.k.a. cilantro) was brought into the Americas by Spanish conquistadors around the 16th century. It was part of the so-called Columbian Exchange.
Where does the word bamboo came from?
Thought to be from a 16th Century Malay word 'samambu' brought to Europe by the Dutch as 'bamboe' and the Portuguese as 'bambu'
