The Columbian Exhange

What year did Christopher Columbus set sail on his voyage across the Atlantic?

• 1482

• 1502

• 1492

• 1512

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage?

• To find a new continent

• To conquer new lands

• To find a water route to Asia

• To trade with the East Indies

Which of the following was NOT introduced to the Americas by Europeans during the Colombian Exchange?

• Cattle

• Horses

• Rice

• Smallpox

Which crop from the Americas was brought to Europe during the Colombian Exchange?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

What was one negative impact of the Colombian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• Technological advancements

• Spread of diseases

• Improved agriculture

• Introduction of democracy