MS 1.3

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From a historical point of view, what was Columbus's most important achievement? Options: He spread European animals and crops to the Americas and American animals and crops to Europe. He established contact between the Americas and the rest of the world. He found gold for the rulers of Spain. He treated Native Americans poorly.

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He spread European animals and crops to the Americas and American animals and crops to Europe.

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Why did the Spanish continue to explore and settle other Caribbean islands?

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to bring gold, crops, and slaves to the Spanish crown

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Which of the following was the greatest short-term effect of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans?
Options:
It sharply decreased their population.
It opened them to European ideas.
It gave them new crops to grow.
It led to their enslavement.

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It sharply decreased their population.

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Identify a positive consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans in what would become the United States: Chicken eggs increased the protein in Native American diets, Pigs became the most valuable source of meat for Native Americans, Native Americans learned to ride horses and used them to carry heavy loads, The hide from cows was used to create warmer clothing for Native Americans.

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Native Americans learned to ride horses and used them to carry heavy loads.

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How did Spanish and Portuguese exploration differ?

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The Spanish were the first to reach an unknown continent.

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Why is there uncertainty about the first explorers of America?

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Before 1492, only the Vikings left detailed records of their exploration and interactions in the Americas.

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What was the main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas?

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He wanted to find riches.

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What was the main goal of continued Spanish exploration of North and South America?

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to seek riches for the Spanish crown

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How did the crops of the Americas affect Europeans, Africans, and Asians?

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Populations around the world increased from the change in diets.