The Tomato in History, Art, and Imagination

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What type of poisoning was caused by tomatoes served on pewter plates in northern Europe?

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Lead poisoning.

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What term describes a period of a thousand years?

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Millennia.

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What does the contrast of a green plant against a grey window symbolize?

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Resilient life.

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What is the scientific name for the tomato?

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Solanum lycopersicum.

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In which continent did tomatoes originate?

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South America.

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What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color of tomatoes?

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Lycopene.

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What role did tomatoes play in the diet of early European settlers?

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They were initially viewed with suspicion and thought to be poisonous.

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What is the significance of tomatoes in Italian cuisine?

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Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, such as pasta sauces and pizzas.

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What is the term for the widespread presence of tomatoes in various cultures?

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Ubiquity.

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How did the introduction of tomatoes to Europe impact agriculture?

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It diversified crops and contributed to the development of new culinary traditions.