Social Studies

Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?

• he proved that the earth was round

• his discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

• he opened up a new trade route th Asia

• he was a great mapmaker

In what year did Christopher Columbus sail on his first voyage?

• 1492

• 1942

• 1429

• 1518

What were the names of Columbus' ships on his first voyage?

• Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria

• Alvin, Simon, and Theodore

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  Moe, Larry, and Curly (and sometimes Shemp)

• Huey, Dewey and Louie

What's the BEST definition of the Columbian Exchange?

• Everyone from Columbia has to exchange presents.

• It was the worst event in the history of the world - there was no good that came from it.

• ®    It was the trading of items, animals, culture, ideas and more between Europeans and native peoples of the Americas.

• We want to honor Columbus because he discovered America.

  Why it is important the Columbian Exchange?

• It is important because it led to increased trade and food production across the globe. However, it also had a negative impact with disease and slavery.

• better looking people coming over from one place to the other

• disease, death, slavery

• traveling by ship was really fun

What were the main negative consequences of the Columbian Exchange?

• new foods and resources

• new foods and resources

• the Old World brought terrible music to the New World

• many Native Americans died, diseases were spread, slavery began

What is the Northwest Passage?

• The route to Asia through North America by using waterway, such as bays and straits.

• Person who teaches his or her religious beliefs to people with different beliefs.

• System of forced labor in spanish colonies.

What is the Economienda?

• a person who teaches his religious beliefs to people with different beliefs.

• System of forced labor in spanish colonies.

• to give a kind of responsability to another person.

  What products did the Spanish people brought from Europe to the Americas?

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What plants, animals and other product did the Spanish people brought to Europe from the Americas?

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