Age of Exploration: COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• A historical event where Columbus discovered America

• An exchange of diseases, plants, animals, and humans between the Old World and the New World

• A type of currency used during the Columbian era

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

Answer explanation

The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of diseases, plants, animals, and humans between the Old World and the New World, not just the discovery of America by Columbus.

Which of the following was NOT a disease brought from the Old World to the New World?

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Measles

• Mumps

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Influenza because it was not a disease brought from the Old World to the New World.

What percentage of Indigenous people died due to diseases brought by the Columbian Exchange?

• More than 70%

• More than 50%

• More than 80%

• More than 60%

Answer explanation

More than 80% of Indigenous people died due to diseases brought by the Columbian Exchange, making it the correct choice.

Which New World crop is associated with Ireland?

• Cassava

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Beans

Answer explanation

Potatoes are the New World crop associated with Ireland.

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange on the world's population?

• Decrease due to diseases

• Increase due to new crops

• Decrease due to famine

• Stagnation due to war

Answer explanation

The major effect of the Columbian Exchange on the world's population was an increase due to the introduction of new crops.

Which animal introduced to the Americas became a stable source of protein?

• Chickens

• Horses

• Cows

• Pigs

Answer explanation

Pigs were introduced to the Americas and became a stable source of protein.

What was one of the effects of the Columbian Exchange on global biodiversity?

• Increase in biodiversity

• No significant change

• Creation of new species

• Decrease in biodiversity

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Decrease in biodiversity' because the Columbian Exchange led to the introduction of non-native species, which often outcompeted and displaced native species, resulting in a decrease in overall biodiversity.

Which Old World crop was planted in the Americas?

• Cassava

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Wheat

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Wheat because it was an Old World crop that was planted in the Americas.

What was a consequence of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous populations?

• Technological advancement

• Cultural exchange

• Population growth

• Devastation and loss of cultures

Answer explanation

The consequence of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous populations was devastation and loss of cultures, not technological advancement, cultural exchange, or population growth.

How did the Columbian Exchange affect local cuisines?

• Increased use of spices

• Decreased variety of food

• Enhanced and remade local cuisines

• No significant impact

Answer explanation

The Columbian Exchange enhanced and remade local cuisines by introducing new ingredients and cooking techniques from different regions.