The Columbian Exchange: A Transformative Era

What was the Columbian Exchange?

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• A pivotal event in history that reshaped agricultu
• A trade agreement between European countries

• A war between the New World and the Old World

• A cultural festival celebrated in Europe

Which crops were introduced to Europe as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes and maize

• Wheat and rice

• Sugarcane and coffee

• Tomatoes and peppers

What was one negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• Transmission of diseases to the Americas

• Introduction of invasive plant species to Europe

• Decline in European population

• Loss of European cultural heritage

How did the Columbian Exchange affect European economies?

• It fueled the growth of European empires and global trade networks

• It led to the decline of European empires

• It caused a recession in European economies

• It had no significant impact on European economies

What was a significant demographic change caused by the Columbian Exchange?

• Millions of indigenous people perished due to diseases

• Increase in European population due to new crops

• Migration of Europeans to the Americas

• Decline in global population