Social Studies Weekly: Week #9 Flashcard

Front

What is the name of the 700-year-long religious conflict between the Christians and Muslims in Europe?

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Reconquista

Front

Which country introduced sheep, pigs, chickens and horses to the Americas?

Back

Spain

Front

What food, high in vitamin C, helped make settlers, sailors and American Indians healthier? Options: corn, sugarcane, potatoes

Back

citrus fruit

Front

Because of grains, the United States was nicknamed the ______________ of the world.

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breadbasket

Front

Which crop was a staple food for Native Americans and was later adopted by European settlers?

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Corn

Front

What was the primary reason for the introduction of new livestock to the Americas by European settlers?

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To improve agriculture

Front

Which vitamin is primarily found in citrus fruits and is essential for preventing scurvy?

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Vitamin C