Question

7. Rice and beans are very common ingredients used in Latin American

food today. Which of the following scenarios best explains this?
(A) Beans diffused from Europe and were added to meals using rice
(B) Rice and beans diffused from Europe and added to the diets of loc
people in the Americas
(C) Rice and beans are indigenous foods of the Americas
(D) Rice diffused from China and beans from Spain
(E) Rice diffused from Europe and was added to meals using beans.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Rice and beans are indigenous foods of the Americas. Rice and beans are both native to the Americas and have been cultivated in the region for centuries. They are a staple food in many Latin American countries and are often used together in a varity of dishes. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the origins of rice and beans in Latin American cuisine.