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Describe the importance of the discovery of maize to the lives of Native Americans

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Answer: In addition to its importance as a food source, corn also played a ceremonial role in many tribes, with sacred corn pollen or cornmeal being used as ritual adornment and spiritual offerings.

Explanation: Corn or “Maize” is arguably the most important food crop to be cultivated in North America. The summer corn harvest was so important to the indigenous peoples of North America that many tribes held religious ceremonies to pray for a successful crop. I hope that helped:)

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