Final answer:
Wheat is the correct answer because it originated in the Middle East, not the New World, unlike the other crops listed.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question requires an understanding of the geographical origins of certain crops introduced to societies around the world. The crop that did not originate in the New World, which consists of the Americas, is wheat. Wheat has its origins in the Fertile Crescent, which is in the Middle East. On the other hand, tobacco, maize (corn), and potatoes are all native to the New World and played a significant role in the agricultural practices of indigenous peoples before being introduced to Europe and other parts of the world following the Colombian Exchange.