Global Convergence

One major difference between Afro-Eurasia and the Americas was...

• There were fewer people in the Americas.

• There were fewer people in Afro-Eurasia.

• The Americas were more technologically advanced.

• Afro-Eurasia was less polluted.

The three major empires in the AMERICAS were the...

• Maya, Aztec, Inca

• Arapaho, Apache, Kiowa

• Huron, Mohawk, Iriqouis

• Modoc, Athabascan, Paiute

The Americas were developed in the sciences of astronomy, engineering, and mathematics

• True

• False

Technologies developed in the Americas included (Pick all that apply)...

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Metallurgy

• Forestry

These crops from the New World became a major food source in Afro-Eurasia.

• Potatoes, corn, tomatoes

• Wheat, barley, oats

• Millet, rice, fish

• Antelope, buffalo, wildebeest

The movement of goods and ideas from the New world to the Old world and vice - versa is known as ...

• The Columbian exchange.

• The One World exchange.

• The Technological Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

The "discovery" of the New World linked it to the Old World after this many years.

• 13000

• 3000

• 31000

• 10000

The stern rudder, improvements in mapmaking, lateen sail, and an improved compass are all ____________ that made trans-oceanic voyages possible.

• technologies

• universities

• colleges

• thoughts

______, _______, and _______________ were exchanged between Afro-Eurasia and the Americas.

• Plants, Animals, and Micro-organisms

• People, Pets, and Customs

• Goodwill, Charity, and Love

• Iron, Steel, and Copper

Potatoes and beans had the effect of....

• Improving nutrition worldwide.

• Making people gain weight worldwide.

• Creating new fast foods.

• Replacing native crops and causing environmental havoc.