Crops that Grew the World

Open Ended

CDP: "Did the global benefits of the Columbian Exchange, such as the introduction of new crops and the growth of global trade, outweigh the devastating consequences for indigenous populations in the Americas?"

Multiple Select

Select all the key terms that relate to the movement and blending of crops, people, and ideas across regions.

• Exchange

• Integration

• Cash Crop

• Livestock

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a crop grown specifically for sale and profit rather than for personal use or local consumption?

• Cash Crop

• Agricultural

• Biological

• Exchange

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between staple crops and cash crops, and how did each affect society?

• Staple crops were grown for profit, while cash crops were grown for survival.

• Staple crops had high calories and were needed for survival, while cash crops were sold for profit and changed the global economy.

• Cash crops increased the population, while staple crops decreased it.

• Cash crops were only grown in Europe, while staple crops were only grown in the Americas.

Open Ended

How did European plantation owners maximize their profits during the era of global crop exchange?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were impacts of European colonists on production and distribution networks?

• They introduced new crops and animals.

• They established large-scale plantations.

• They disrupted local economies and societies.

• They reduced global trade.

Open Ended

How did European use of crops and animals affect the environment in the Americas?

Open Ended

What effect did the introduction of the potato have on European population? How did this change over time?

Multiple Choice

What is one way that horses reshaped the ways of life for Indigenous Americans?

• They provided faster transportation and improved hunting abilities.

• They introduced new diseases to Indigenous populations.

• They led to the decline of agriculture among Indigenous Americans.

• They caused the extinction of native animals.

✅ Exit Ticket – Crops that Grew the World

1. Open the Google Form titled ET: Crops that Grew the World in Google Classroom.

2. The form is in locked mode — complete the full quiz before closing.

3. Answer all 5 questions in complete form. Each is worth 20 points.

4. Remember:

• Read each question carefully.

• Use process of elimination to narrow choices.

• Double-check before you submit.

5. When you’re finished, click Submit and wait quietly until everyone is done.