The Columbian Exchange Quiz

Who sent Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What is the term used by historians to refer to the biological and ecological event that occurred as a result of Columbus's voyage?

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Great Exchange

• The European Conquest

• The New World Encounter

While the Europeans were on a quest for gold and riches, what did they seek to spread in the New World?

• Warfare

• Disease

• Honey Bees

• Christianity and European ideals

Which of the following animals were brought to the New World by the Europeans?

• Buffaloes

• Llamas

• Cattle

• Elephants

What was the main cause of death for the native populations in the Americas following European invasion?

• Disease

• Natural disasters

• Warfare

• Famine

What was the impact of the introduction of American crops like potatoes and corn to Europe?

• No significant impact

• Decreased agricultural productivity

• Improved diet and longer lifespans

• Increased conflicts among countries

Besides becoming sick from certain diseases, what is a reason for the shortage of Indigenous labor in the Americas? (Why couldn't Europeans build a workforce out of Indigenous people?)

• Lack of suitable skills among the natives

• High wages demanded by the natives

• Native people knew the land and could escape

• Lack of interest in working

Where did the majority of enslaved Africans end up as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• North America

• Europe

• Caribbean, Central America, and South America

• Asia

What is the current economic and social impact of the period of European domination on native populations in North America?

• No significant impact

• Complete assimilation into European culture

• Struggle with poverty and lack of opportunities

• Prosperity and equal opportunities

What was the main positive outcome of the Columbian Exchange?

• Destruction of native civilizations

• Spread of diseases

• Introduction of slavery

• New technologies and cultural exchange