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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. _____________ were used as currency by the Aztecs.
   2. _____________ brought the Cocoa seeds to Ghana.
   3. A Cocoa tree can produce pods for about ___________ years.
   4. The inside of a Cocoa bean is called ____________.
   5. In Ghana, Cocoa is cultivated in the towns of ___________, ___________ and ___________.
2. 2.

   Given below are the steps followed in the cultivation of Cocoa. Arrange them in the proper order, starting from the first to the last.

   1. Cocoa pods are split open with a sharp knife.
   2. The seedlings are grown in nurseries and then transplanted in rows.
   3. The beans are spread out and left to dry in the sun for about six days.
   4. The pods are harvested by plantation workers.
   5. The pulp is removed from the pods and seeds are carefully taken out by hand.
   6. The seeds are packed and transported to be processed.
   7. The beans are heaped on the ground for fermentation.
3. 3.

   What is Cocoa? Name four products made from Cocoa.

4. 4.

   Where did the Cocoa first originate? How was the Cocoa used by ancient people?

5. 5.

   Why was Cocoa known as 'Food of the Gods'?

6. 6.

   Explain briefly the geographical conditions required for the growth of Cocoa.