Quiz: Columbian Exchange

the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between.... (read all options)

• the Americas and Europe

• Asia and Europe

• the Old World and the New World

• Lynwood and Compton

Europeans brought _________________ which killed between 50 and 90% of the indigenous population

• tobacco

• war

• oranges

• disease

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.

What killed a large percentage of the indigenous population?

• Wild cattle

• Diseases

• War

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The exchange of money

• The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and the Old world.

• Colombian exchange program.

Why did diseases kill so many natives?

• New diseases were introduced by the explorers.

• Natives had weak immune systems.

• Lack of Medicine.

What food was a result of the Columbian exchange?

• Bread

• Rice

• Pizza

Which continents are part of the New World?

• Europe, Asia, Africa
• North America & South America
• Australia & Antarctica
• the United States and Russia

Which continents are part of the Old World?

• Europe, Africa, Asia
• North America & South America
• Australia & Antarctica
• the United States & Russia

What's the BEST definition of the Columbian Exchange?

• The trading of goods and resources between the New World and the Old World.
• Everyone from Columbia has to exchange presents.
• It was the worst event in the history of the world - there was no good that came from it.
• We want to honor Columbus because he discovered America.