The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans before Christopher Columbus brought them back to Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish then introduced chocolate to France and other European countries, where it became a popular drink among the wealthy and royalty.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans before Christopher Columbus brought them back to Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish then introduced chocolate to France and other European countries, where it became a popular drink among the wealthy and royalty.
Este documento discute a importância da educação para o desenvolvimento econômico e social de um país. A educação é essencial para promover a inovação, o empreendedorismo e a competitividade global. Investimentos em educação de qualidade geram altos retornos econômicos e sociais ao longo do tempo.
The document discusses the history of chocolate production in Europe and the Americas. It details how chocolate was first cultivated and used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Cacao beans then became a popular commodity traded between European colonial powers and their colonies in South America and the Caribbean where it was grown. Chocolate production became industrialized in the 19th century with the invention of cocoa presses and grinding machines.
Este documento discute a importância da educação para o desenvolvimento econômico e social de um país. A educação é essencial para promover a inovação, o empreendedorismo e a competitividade global. Investimentos em educação de qualidade geram altos retornos econômicos e sociais ao longo do tempo.
The document discusses the history of chocolate production in Europe and the Americas. It details how chocolate was first cultivated and used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Cacao beans then became a popular commodity traded between European colonial powers and their colonies in South America and the Caribbean where it was grown. Chocolate production became industrialized in the 19th century with the invention of cocoa presses and grinding machines.