Columbian Exchange and European Expansion

Columbian Exchange and European Expansion

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1.

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Columbus thought he had arrived at ___________ and therefore called the indigenous people he met Indians.

Back

India

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Columbian Exchange?

Back

The global exchange of plants, food, diseases, and people over continents

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a way exploration affected the Natives of the Americas?

  • They contracted many diseases and many died
  • They were treated well by the Europeans
  • They were exposed to Llamas
  • They were provided with potatoes by the Europeans

Back

They contracted many diseases and many died

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Match the term that best goes with: trading goods, ideas, and diseases from different continents.

Back

Columbian Exchange

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of Columbus' expeditions?

Back

To find a shorter route to Asia by sailing West

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the Columbian Exchange affect Europe?

Back

American food plants, such as corn and potatoes, improved the diet of Europeans

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