columbian exchange

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• a prisoner exchange between Cortés and the Aztecs

• a peace exchange between Columbus and the Taino

• an exchange of cultures and goods between Europe and Asia

• an exchange of cultures and goods across the Atlantic Ocean

Which had the greatest effect on American Indian populations?

• crops

• diseases

• horses

• plantations

What statement best supports the argument that the Age of Exploration did more harm than good?

• European settlers formed plantations to grow sugar.

• Millions of American Indians died, and their cultures changed.

• Many of the brave sailors and explorers never returned home.

• Expeditions were expensive and cost more than they brought home.

Which is the best example of culture?

• European explorers killed, conquered, and enslaved American Indians.

• American Indians had oral traditions rather than written languages.

• merican Indians did not have immunity to diseases like smallpox.

• European explorers used technology to sail greater distances.

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

Which was traded from the Old World to the New World?

• horses and major diseases
• squash, pumpkins, and turkeys
• cocoa and horses
• cocoa and llamas

Which was traded from the New World to the Old World?

• major diseases
• horses
• potatoes and corn
• slaves

When did the Columbian Exchange take place?

• Before AD Rome

• During the European Dark Ages

• After WW2

• After 1492

How did potatoes and corn help Europeans?

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