Many crops first domesticated by indigenous Americans are now produced and used globally. Chief among these is maize or "corn", arguably the most important crop in the world. Other significant crops include cassava, chia, squash (pumpkins, zucchini, marrow, acorn squash, butternut squash), the pinto bean, Phaseolus beans including most common beans, tepary beans and lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes, avocados, peanuts, cocoa beans (used to make chocolate), vanilla, strawberries, pineapples, Peppers (species and varieties of Capsicum, including bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika and chili peppers) sunflower seeds, rubber, brazilwood, chicle, tobacco, coca, manioc and some species of cotton. COUNT 5
QSN1 What global industry owes its existence to having been domesticated by indigenous Americans? ANS1 Many crops QSN2 What is arguably the most important crop in the world? ANS2 corn QSN3 Squash, beans, and peppers are all examples of what type of crop? ANS3 significant QSN4 What type of bean is used to make chocolate? ANS4 cocoa QSN5 Who do we owe gratitude for even some species of cotton to? ANS5 indigenous Americans