Exploring the Impact of Columbus' Voyages

In what year did Christopher Columbus sail across the ocean?

• 1492

• 1510

• 1505

• 1488

What was Columbus originally searching for on his voyage?

• Gold mines

• New lands

• Spices and a faster route to Asia

• Fountain of Youth

Who were the first known Europeans to establish settlements in what is now Canada?

• Spanish

• Greeks

• Vikings

• Romans

What does the term 'Columbian Exchange' refer to?

• A peace treaty

• A trade route

• A monetary system

• Exchange of goods and ideas between the Old and New Worlds

Which food from Mexico influenced Thai cuisine?

• Corn

• Chilies

• Potatoes

• Rice

What percentage of some Native American populations were wiped out due to diseases brought by Europeans?

• About 30%

• About 75%

• About 90%

• About 50%

Which animal, introduced by Europeans, became integral to many North American Plains tribes?

• Pigs

• Sheep

• Horses

• Cows

What was one major negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on Africa?

• Economic collapse

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Forced migration and slavery

• Famine

Which crop from the New World significantly changed Italian cuisine?

• Barley

• Wheat

• Olives

• Tomatoes

What might have happened if Columbus had not discovered the Americas when he did?

• No significant change

• Someone else might have initiated the exchange later

• Immediate technological advancements

• Earlier peace treaties