2-3.3 The Columbian Exchange slides

Multiple Choice

What was a major consequence of the ancient continental drift and isolation of hemispheres?

• Distinct plants and animals evolved in each hemisphere.

• All continents remained connected.

• There was no impact on agriculture.

• The climate became the same everywhere.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were environmental changes caused by the introduction of European species to the Americas?

• Alteration of native landscapes by grazing animals

• Increased forest cover

• Clearing of forests for farming

• Introduction of new livestock species

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Europeans were less affected by diseases like smallpox compared to Native Americans?

• Europeans had developed immunity to these diseases.

• Europeans had better medical technology.

• Europeans lived in cleaner environments.

• Europeans had more nutritious diets.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals was introduced to the Americas by Europeans during the Columbian Exchange?

• Horses

• Llamas

• Buffalo

• Kangaroos

Multiple Select

Which of the following were positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?

• Improved nutrition due to a greater variety of foods

• Spread of deadly diseases to native populations

• Introduction of new crops and animals

• Enrichment of diets on multiple continents

Open Ended

Identify a problem with the Columbian Exchange and explain why it was a problem.