Columbian Exchange

When did Columbus make his first voyage to the New World?

• 1492 AD

• 1492 BC

• 1606 AD

• 1606 BC

What came from the New World? (select all that apply)

• Maize (Corn)

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Turkeys

• Cocoa (Chocolate)

Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas?

• The spread of disease killed millions of people.

• Agriculture spread to more regions.

• The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.

• Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.

• Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.

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In the Age of Exploration (1400-1700), roughly how long did it take to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a sailing ship?

• A Month

• A Day

• A Week

• A Year

• A Fortnight (Two Weeks, not Fortnite)

What areas did Columbus visit on his voyages? (select all that apply)

• Hispaniola

• Cuba

• Florida

• Central America

• South America

Turkeys are native to.....

• Benjamin Franklin

• The Americas

• Europe

• Africa

Which is not part of the Old World?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North & South America

Which is not a part of the New World?

• North America
• Caribbean
• South America
• Asia

How did potatoes and corn help Europeans?

• Increased their life spans and health
• Lowered their life spans and health

The unintentional mixing of crops, animals, diseases, and more between the Old and New World

• Columbian Exchange
• Triangular Trade