APUSH Module 1.4 Quiz

What was one of the main effects of the Colombian Exchange on Europe?

• Introduction of new diseases

• Decline in mineral wealth

• Decrease in population

• Stimulated population growth

Which crops were introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Colombian Exchange?

• Bananas, sugarcane, and coffee

• Tea, spices, and silk

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

What was a significant consequence of the mineral wealth found in the Americas?

• It caused a decrease in European exploration

• It facilitated the shift from feudalism to capitalism

• It resulted in the isolation of European nations

• It led to the decline of European economies

Which maritime technology was developed by the Portuguese and helped in exploration?

• The caravel

• The sextant

• The compass

• The astrolabe

What was the impact of Old World diseases on Native American populations?

• They decimated the native populations by as much as 90%

• They had no significant impact

• They caused a minor decline in population

• They led to the complete extinction of native populations