AboutDaniel Hogan Expertise I am knowledgable about Mexican history, especially the Mexican-American, and Revolutionary wars. I am also fluent in Spanish. Furthermore, I have primary knowledge about the Mexican Revolution of 1910 due to my grandfather participating in it. I am also a Mexican-American War reenactor. can ONLY answer q`s about Mexican history.
Experience Have traveled extensively in Mexico, gone to all the major archaeological sites, museums, and some out-of-the-way places only locals go to. I am also a bilingual school teacher and I help translate official and technical type documents.
Question what are some of the drinks the people of south and central america use to drink before columbus came.
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what are some foods the spainards brought to south and central america
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The Spanish are famous for bringing what we would consider the fruits to the New World (North & South America). These include all the citrus varieties, like oranges, lemons, limes, etc; pomegranites, and spices. There are more but these are the main ones.
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Answer The major drink of Central America was/is a fermented cactus extract called "pulque". It is taken from the center of the maguey plant. a form of cactus. It is extracted by siphoning it with a hollowed out, elongated gourd. It must be drank fresh as it spoils if left out any length of time.
People still enjoy it today and it is still used by the rural, indiginous peoples.
