Question

Hernán Cortés presented which bean to the Europeans after his conquests?

Answer 1

Hernán Cortés presented the cocoa bean to the Europeans after his conquests.

Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521. During his conquests, Cortés and his men encountered cocoa beans, which were used by the Aztecs to make a bitter drink called xocolatl. Cortés brought the cocoa beans back to Europe, where they were eventually mixed with sugar and other ingredients to create the sweet chocolate that is popular today. The arrival of cocoa in Europe had a significant impact on the European economy and led to the establishment of chocolate production and trade in Spain and other European countries.

Answer 2

Cocoa beans

One story says Christopher Columbus discovered cacao beans after intercepting a trade ship on a journey to America and brought the beans back to Spain with him in 1502. Another tale states Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes was introduced to chocolate by the Aztecs of Montezuma's court

Answer 3

Hernán Cortés presented the Europeans with the cocoa bean after his conquests in Mexico. The cocoa bean was highly valued by the Aztecs and played a significant role in their culture and economy. Cortés introduced the Europeans to the drink made from this bean, which eventually led to the popularity of chocolate in Europe.