Quote Originally Posted by Asai Nagamasa View Post
Albahaca, Aceitunas, Aceite, Berenjena, Arroz. Lots of words for foodstuffs in Spanish have arabic origins, including such staples as basil, olives, aubergines and rice.

Exactly, and not just the words, usually the foodstuffs themselves (although not in the case of aceitunas or rice).


A huge general annoyance I have is the assumption that Europe has always been the most advanced culural area in the World - this is blatantly false at many points Asian or Arab culture has been more advanced.