The Origins of Corn

What ancient civilization is credited with the domestication of maize?

• Greeks

• Incan Empire

• Mesoamerican civilizations

• Ancient Egyptians

In which region of the Americas did maize first appear?

• Great Plains

• Andes

• Amazon Basin

• Mesoamerica

What role did maize play in the diet of indigenous peoples?

• Maize was mainly grown for animal feed and not for human consumption.

• Maize was primarily used for making textiles and clothing.

• Maize was a rare food that was only consumed during festivals.

• Maize was a staple food that provided essential carbohydrates and was central to the diet and agriculture of indigenous peoples.

How did the introduction of maize impact European agriculture?

• Maize had no effect on European agriculture.

• Maize decreased food production in Europe.

• Maize increased food production and diversified European agriculture.

• Maize was primarily used for animal feed in Europe.

What are some of the cultural significances of maize in Mesoamerican societies?

• Maize is primarily used for animal feed in Mesoamerican societies.

• Maize is culturally significant as a staple food, a symbol of life in creation myths, and central to rituals and festivals in Mesoamerican societies.

• Maize has no significant role in Mesoamerican mythology or rituals.

• Maize is considered a luxury item and is rarely consumed by the general population.

1. Dónde se originó el cultivo del maíz?

• China

• Egipto

• Colombia

• México

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2. Cuál civilización precolombina consideraba al maíz como regalo de los dioses?

• Mayas

• Incas

• Aztecas

• Todas las anteriores