USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although their principal crop was corn, farmers also cultivated beans, squash, and fruit trees. Black beans and red beans contributed protein to the Maya diet. Numerous varieties of squash and pumpkin were grown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maize is the most common crop grown in the Maya area. Milpa is the term for corn-based agriculture, the products of which are consumed by the family.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations ate simple food. Maize was the central food in their diet, along with vegetables such as beans and squashes. Potatoes and a tiny grain called quinoa were commonly grown by the Incas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Mayans were lucky to have a wide variety of things to eat. The Maya civilisation had developed new farming techniques to help them grow more crops. Their main staple crop was maize (or corn) and it made up 80% of their diet. This was because it grew well in Central America.