Yet, acculturation was two way – ipotatoes, tomatoes , and chocolate were first domesticated by Native Americans and unknown in the rest of the world until the 16th century. Same with tobacco–a multi-billion dollar industry, a health hazard to many, a cherished part of their lives to others. Tobacco, too, was unknown in Europe and Asia prior to 1500.

Other examples are on this site: http://anthro.palomar.edu/change/change_3.htm

Taliking of Portugal, Portugal comes from the word ‘burtaqal’ which means ‘orange’ in Arabic and was called that by the Moors when they came to Spain and the name stuck.