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The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The document highlights how chocolate spread around the world following the age of exploration and is now one of the most popular flavors globally.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its popularity in Europe. It details how the Maya and Aztecs cultivated the cocoa bean and used it in drinks. The Spanish conquest brought cocoa and chocolate drinks to Europe, where they became a trend among the elite before becoming more widely consumed as chocolate bars. The document provides background on the origins and spread of chocolate.
Preliminary English test 5 with answers. (2003)MaraGarca303
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The document discusses the history and current state of climate change research. It notes that scientific consensus has formed around the occurrence of climate change due to human activity like fossil fuel burning. The document calls for urgent action to transition away from fossil fuels and implement other solutions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
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 Europe, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into a confection as cocoa powder and cocoa butter were developed.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its popularity in Europe. It details how the Maya and Aztecs cultivated the cocoa bean and used it in drinks. The Spanish conquest brought cocoa and chocolate drinks to Europe, where they became a trend among the elite before becoming more widely consumed as chocolate bars. The document provides background on the origins and spread of chocolate.
Preliminary English test 5 with answers. (2003)MaraGarca303
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The document discusses the history and current state of climate change research. It notes that scientific consensus has formed around the occurrence of climate change due to human activity like fossil fuel burning. The document calls for urgent action to transition away from fossil fuels and implement other solutions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
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 Europe, where it became a popular drink among the elite. By the 19th century, chocolate had evolved into a confection as cocoa powder and cocoa butter were developed.