Columbian Exchange

Columbian Exchange

The cause and effect relationship of the Columbian Exchange

I will know. that the Columbian Exchange resulted in the exchange of useful crops and animals, as well as deadly diseases.

The Columbian Exchange

Goods such as plants, animals, and diseases.

Multiple Choice

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• a prisoner exchange between Cortés and the Aztecs

• a peace exchange between Columbus and the Taino

• an exchange of cultures and goods between Europe and Asia

• an exchange of cultures and goods across the Atlantic Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which had the greatest effect on American Indian populations?

• crops

• diseases

• horses

• plantations

Multiple Choice

What statement best supports the argument that the Age of Exploration did more harm than good?

• European settlers formed plantations to grow sugar.

• Millions of American Indians died, and their cultures changed.

• Many of the brave sailors and explorers never returned home.

• Expeditions were expensive and cost more than they brought home.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of culture?

• European explorers killed, conquered, and enslaved American Indians.

• American Indians had oral traditions rather than written languages.

• merican Indians did not have immunity to diseases like smallpox.

• European explorers used technology to sail greater distances.