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The Columbian Exchange Quiz

Authored by Cory Griffin

Social Studies

12th Grade

The Columbian Exchange Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic theory defined the policy of European colonizing countries?

Capitalism

Feudalism

Socialism

Mercantilism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT introduced to the New World by Europeans through the Columbian Exchange?

Horses

Sugar plants

Potatoes

Diseases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of mercantilism?

Enhance state power

Reduce colonial profitability

Promote free trade

Support workers' rights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region became a center of sugar production due to the Columbian Exchange?

Asian steppes

European mainland

Caribbean islands

African savannas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first truly global commodity?

Sugar

Tobacco

Chocolate

Tea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which disease was transferred from the New World to Europe?

Influenza

Syphilis

Measles

Smallpox

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major consequence of European contact with the New World?

Increased immunity to diseases

Decline in native populations due to diseases

Improved healthcare systems

Decrease in agricultural production

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