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 The Columbian Exchange and Effects

The Columbian Exchange and Effects

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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Ms. Falk

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21 Slides • 11 Questions

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Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the start of the Columbian Exchange?

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The invention of the steam engine

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Explorers crossing the Atlantic in the late 1400s

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The discovery of gold in California

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The Industrial Revolution

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Why do you think the interactions between explorers and indigenous groups in the late 1400s led to massive changes across the globe?

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Which European country established colonies in Brazil during the Age of Exploration?

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Portugal

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Spain

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France

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England

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Which of the following were items introduced to the Old World from the New World during the Columbian Exchange?

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Tomatoes, Potatoes, Maize

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Wheat, Sheep, Rice

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Coffee Beans, Bananas, Sugar Cane

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Olives, Grapes, Barley

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Which of the following was a direct result of new crops becoming staples of European cuisine?

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Longer life expectancy due to better nutrition

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Decline in European population

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Decrease in trade with Asia

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Reduction in agricultural diversity

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Which of the following contributed most to the population collapse in Mexico between 1520 and 1600?

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Smallpox and other diseases

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Famine caused by crop failure

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War between indigenous groups

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Emigration to Europe

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Multiple Select

Select all the effects of the transatlantic trading network (Triangle of Trade) as shown in the image.

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Connection of Europe, Africa, and the Americas

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Export of only manufactured goods

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Inclusion of the Middle Passage

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Development of a transatlantic trading network

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Open Ended

How do you think the Columbian Exchange continues to impact the world today?

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What were some of the major changes that resulted from the interactions between explorers and indigenous groups after crossing the Atlantic in the late 1400s?

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Spread of new diseases

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Introduction of new crops and animals

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Decline of indigenous populations

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Establishment of new trade routes

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