The Columbian Exchange

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A period of cultural and biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds

• A trade agreement between European countries

• A war between the New and Old Worlds

• A treaty signed by Christopher Columbus

Which animals were brought to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Horses, pigs, and cattle

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• Kangaroos, koalas, and emus

What was one of the negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?

• The spread of diseases like smallpox and measles

• The introduction of new foods

• The exchange of animals

• The signing of treaties

Which foods were introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Tomatoes, potatoes, and corn

• Wheat, rice, and sugarcane

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Grapes, olives, and figs

What crops did Europeans introduce to the Americas?

• Wheat, rice, and sugarcane

• Tomatoes, potatoes, and corn

• Coffee, tea, and cocoa

• Peanuts, pineapples, and papayas