Which was unknown in europe before european explorers visited the americas? a) tomatoes b) coffee bean c) pepper d) sugar

The correct answer is A) Tomatoes.

Pepper and sugar were known and used by Europeans before the American Discovery, but Tomato was known since the Explorers visited the Americas. Coffee bean, was introduced in Europe nearly at the same period of time but it doesn't proceed from America.

Pepper comes from India and was introduced in Greece for the first time by Alexander the Great. The Byzantine empire was in charge for many years of importing it to Europe.

Sugar comes from New Guinea, was transferred to India and then to China where it began to crystallize at the initiative of the Buddhist monks. Alexander the Great introduced him to Europe on the return of his travels and the Crusaders were in charge of spreading it in greater proportion during the Middle Ages.

Coffee bean comes from Ethiopia, its consumption spread and spread first in the Arab world and was introduced in Europe by Italian monks and Venetian merchants during the seventeenth century.

Tomato comes from mountain regions between Chile and Colombia and was taken to Mexico by the Aztecs. It was introduced in Europe by botanists and chefs first in Italy, France, England and Spain.

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

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