European Colonization: Columbian Exchange

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Example of the long lasting impact of the Columbian Exchange: Horses are still used for transportation in many parts of Europe, Corn remains a staple of many North American diets, Smallpox can now be prevented with vaccines, Spanish is the main spoken language in many South American countries.

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Spanish is the main spoken language in many South American countries.

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The global trading of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas begun after Columbus's first voyage is known as __________________.

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The Columbian Exchange

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The introduction of new crops from the Americas caused populations to _____________ in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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increase

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The Columbian Exchange is an example of

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Diffusion

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Based on the information learned about the Columbian Exchange, the image best represents The New World, The Old World

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The New World

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Based on what you have learned about the Columbian Exchange, the image best represents:

• The New World
• The Old World

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The Old World

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Which region was NOT considered part of the "New World"? Options: Europe, North America, South America, The Caribbean

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Europe

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North America and South America are part of the __________.

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New World

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•Maize and potatoes were grown in Europe. •Millions of Africans suffered during the Middle Passage. •Smallpox had devastating effects on indigenous peoples. •Spanish language is used in much of Latin America. Which global interaction is illustrated by these statements?

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The Columbian Exchange

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The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas is known as the

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Columbian Exchange