Columbian Exchange

Columbian Exchange

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Columbian Exchange was started due to the "discovery" of the Americas by ______________?

Back

Christopher Columbus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What killed a large percentage of Native Americans? Options: Disease, War, Wild Cattle, Sin

Back

Disease

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of the long lasting impact of the Columbian Exchange:

Back

Spanish is the main language in many South American countries

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the population of the world increase during the Columbian Exchange?

Back

It brought new crops from the Americas, improved nutrition, and started Europe's economic shift towards capitalism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which best describes Conquistadors?

Back

Soldiers from Spain, one of the world superpowers in 1500s, who explored, conquered, and settled in the New World

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Columbian Exchange sparked the ....

Back

Atlantic Slave Trade

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What two people groups were most negatively affected by the Columbian Exchange?

Back

Natives Americans and Africans