Question

Spain is the largest producer of saffron.
a) True
b) False

Answer 1

The statement that Spain is the largest producer of saffron is false. The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Spain is not the largest producer of saffron, as Iran holds this title. The Reconquista was both a military and religious endeavor by the Spanish. Recruiting native allies was key to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec. The claim about the Southeastern United States as an independent center for plant domestication is not definitively supported.

Iran is actually the largest producer, with Spain following as a significant but not the foremost producer. Regarding the true/false statements provided:

1. Reconquering the Iberian Peninsula was both a military and religious action for the Spanish. This is known as the Reconquista, which aimed to recapture territory from the Moors. So, the statement is true.
2. Recruiting native allies was indeed crucial in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec. It helped the Spaniards to undermine Aztec authority and ultimately conquer them. Thus, the statement is true.
3. The present-day Southeastern United States being one of the world's independent centers for plant domestication is currently a debated topic among scholars without definitive evidence to fully support this claim. Therefore, the statement leans towards being false. The correct answer is B.