Columbian Exchange Quiz

Which disease was primarily responsible for the decline of the Aztec population after the arrival of Europeans?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

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What was the primary purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

• To establish new trade routes between Europe and Asia

• To exchange goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and the New World

• To create a new form of government in the Americas

• To spread Christianity to the indigenous peoples

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Which of the following was NOT a crop introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• Maize (corn)

• Wheat

• Tomatoes

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What was one of the main trade routes used during the Columbian Exchange?

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• The Atlantic Ocean Route

• The Indian Ocean Trade Route

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Which European country was the first to establish contact with the Aztec Empire?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

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What was a significant cultural exchange between the Aztecs and Europeans?

• The introduction of the horse to the Americas

• The spread of Buddhism to Europe

• The adoption of the Aztec calendar by Europeans

• The introduction of European musical instruments to the Aztecs

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Which animal, introduced by Europeans, had a significant impact on the lifestyle of the Aztecs?

• Cows

• Horses

• Sheep

• Pigs

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What was one of the main effects of European diseases on the Aztec population?

• Increased immunity to other diseases

• Rapid population growth

• Significant population decline

• Improved health care systems

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Which of the following was a food product introduced to the Old World from the New World during the Columbian Exchange?

• Rice

• Coffee

• Chocolate

• Tea

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What was one of the main reasons for the success of European conquests in the Americas?

• Superior European agricultural techniques

• The spread of European diseases to indigenous populations

• The use of advanced European medical practices

• The establishment of European universities in the Americas

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