Columbian Exchange Clash!

Check all the crops native to the Americas before Columbus journey in 1492:

• corn

• tomatoes

• rice

• oranges

• cacao beans

All the following crops except which one would have been cultivated in Europe, Asia or Africa before 1492?

• wheat

• rice

• lemons

• pumpkin

Which animal would Old MacDonald NOT have had on his farm before 1492?

• pigs

• sheep

• turkeys

• cows

An ancient Roman pizza would have had which of the following ingredients?

• cheese

• sausage

• pepperoni

• tomato sauce

• olives

Which statements are true about the Columbian Exchange?

• It changed the diet and health of humans around the globe

• It brought greater variety to the human diet

• It happened only in the country of Colombia

• It shaped the environment of the Americas

Which New World (Americas) crop was adopted relatively rapidly by European peasants?

• tomatoes

• pumpkin

• cacao

• avocados

• potatoes

Answer explanation

Potatoes quickly became a popular crop in Europe and beyond, as they are relatively easy to grow, even on rocky soil, provide nutrients and can be prepared in many ways.

The tomato, by contrast , was met with suspicion at first, as many people in the Old World believed they were poisonous!

The term ¨Old World¨ refers to which continents?

• Europe

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

• Antarctica

If a movie is set in England in 1323, which foods would be historically accurate to have in dining scene?

• roasted chicken

• baked potatoes

• cheddar cheese

• butter

If a movie is set in PreColumbian Guatemala, which foods can be shown in a banquet scene?

• tamales with chile peppers

• rice cooked in tomato sauce

• grilled shrimp

• strawberry ice cream

Which farm animal is native to the Americas?

• cattle

• pigs

• turkeys

• sheep