The Columbian Exchange Quiz

Which of the following crops was introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Tomato

• Barley

What type of animal was brought from Europe to the Americas, significantly impacting the way of life of Native Americans?

• Llamas

• Horses

• Kangaroos

• Elephants

Which disease was transmitted from Europeans to the Native American populations, causing devastating effects?

• Common Cold

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• HIV/AIDS

How did the introduction of new crops from the Americas impact the European economy?

• It caused a major recession.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to economic growth and expansion.

• It resulted in widespread famine.

Which of the following was a cultural exchange from Europe to the Americas?

• Yoga

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

The introduction of which crop from the Americas significantly improved the diets and population growth in Europe?

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Soybeans

• Peanuts

Which of the following animals was NOT introduced to the Americas by Europeans?

• Pigs

• Cattle

• Turkeys

• Sheep

How did the Columbian Exchange impact global trade routes?

• It made them less important.

• It had no impact on global trade routes.

• It significantly increased the complexity and reach of global trade routes.

• It decreased the volume of trade globally.

Which of the following diseases was brought to Europe from the Americas?

• Syphilis

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

• Plague

What was one of the main impacts of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas' indigenous populations?

• Increased population due to better nutrition

• No significant impact

• Cultural homogenization

• Devastating population decline due to disease