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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a crop that Greeks could grow a surplus of?
A
pineapple
B
grapes
C
grain
D
oranges
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, according to the Grape Growing Guide, Greece has the oldest known grape wine remnants in the world and the earliest evidence of crushed grapes. It was in Greece where modern wine culture evolved from a purely religious use into everyday consumption, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greeks domesticated grapes about 4000 years ago to improve wine-making. The Greeks domesticated grapevines around 4000 years ago, according to a comparison of ancient seeds discovered in archaeological excavations.

Detailed explanation-3: -1.2 million tons of maize; 1 million tons of olive (5th largest producer in the world, behind Spain, Italy, Morocco and Turkey); 1 million tons of wheat; 968 thousand tons of peach (3rd largest producer in the world, behind China and Italy); More items

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