Columbian Exchange Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• Spread of new diseases
• Introduction of new crops
• Increase in population in the Americas

What percentage of Native Americans died due to new diseases brought by European sailors?

• 50%
• 70%
• 90%

What was the result of the shortage of Native American workers?

• Rise of African slavery
• Decrease in European population
• Increase in Native American population

What is imperialism?

• The domination of one country by another in terms of politics, economy, and culture
• The process of exploring new territories
• The act of selling manufactured goods to other countries

Which countries were colonizing others in 1550?

• European countries
• African Countries
• South American Countries

Which region was colonized by the most countries between 1550 and 1914?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe

What was the main motivation for imperialism?

• To explore new territories
• To control natural resources
• To sell manufactured goods

Which European country colonized South Africa?

• France
• Netherlands (Dutch)
• Germany

What were the valuable resources discovered in South Africa?

• Oil and rubber
• Gold and diamonds
• Iron and coal

What were the Boer Wars?

• Wars between the British and the Boers (Dutch settlers)
• Wars between native South Africans and European settlers
• Wars between African tribes