Columbian Exchange

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I thought I had reached India in 1492 and claimed the islands I discovered for Spain. Who am I?

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Christopher Columbus

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The green part is the...

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Old World

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Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas? The spread of disease killed millions of people.

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The spread of disease killed millions of people.

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What was a major crop that came from the Americas?

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Maize (corn)

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What killed a large percentage of the indigenous population?

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Diseases

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During the Columbian Exchange, which way did plants, animals, diseases, and people flow?

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From both east to west and west to east

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What animal changed life for the American Indians? Options: Pigs, Chickens, Horses, Cows

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Horses

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What crop helped to increase the population of Europeans because it allowed them to become healthier and better fed? Options: Squash, Potatoes, Chocolate and Butter, Peanuts

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Potatoes

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Even today, the exchange between cultures continues to affect people around the world.

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True

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Did Native Americans have horses before they were brought to the new world by Spanish and European explorers?

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No, they did not have horses until they were brought by explorers.