Positive & Negative Views of the Columbian Exchange

What was one of the main goals of European explorers during the Columbian Exchange?

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To spread Christianity and European ideals

• To find a new route to India

• To learn from Native American cultures

What did the Europeans bring to the New World that improved agricultural efforts?

• Advanced irrigation systems

• Beasts of burden

• Modern machinery

• Fertilizers

What did Hernán Cortés and his soldiers express admiration for in their writings?

• The wealth of the New World

• The advanced technology of the Aztecs

• The beauty of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán

• The military strength of the Aztecs

What was a negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for the native peoples of the Americas?

• Loss of cultural identity

• Introduction of new diseases

• Forced conversion to Christianity

• Enslavement by Europeans

Why were Europeans less affected by disease outbreaks during the Columbian Exchange?

• They had better medicine

• They had been exposed to the germs before

• They had stronger immune systems

• They avoided contact with natives.

How many enslaved Africans were shipped to North America according to the text?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 12 million

What is one of the long-lasting negative impacts of the European domination mentioned in the text?

• Economic hardships

• Technological advancements

• Cultural exchange

• Improved agriculture

How is Columbus viewed in modern perspectives according to the text?

• Solely as a hero

• Solely as a villain

• Both as a hero and a villain

• As a mythical figure.

What is one positive outcome of the Columbian Exchange mentioned in the text?

• Introduction of new diseases

• Exchange of plants

• Enslavement of Africans

• Destruction of native cultures.

What does the text suggest about the overall impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• It was entirely positive

• It was entirely negative

• It was both good and bad

• It had no impact.