QZZ: Potatoes, Horses, Disease & The Col. Exch.

What is the Columbian Exchange primarily known for?

• The exchange of technological innovations

• The exchange of cultural traditions

• The exchange of political ideologies

• The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases

Which crop introduced during the Columbian Exchange became essential in Russia, Ireland, and Ukraine?

• Rice

• Tomatoes

• Wheat

• Potatoes

Which of the following was NOT a plant introduced to Europe from the Americas?

• Corn

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

• Wheat

What was a major consequence of the introduction of European herd animals to the Americas?

• Increased crop diversity

• Development of new languages

• Improved architectural techniques

• Spread of diseases

Which animal introduced by Europeans had a significant impact on the Great Plains?

• Horses

• Pigs

• Sheep

• Cows

What was the impact of European diseases on the indigenous/native populations of the Americas?

• They led to a population increase

• They had little effect

• They caused a massive decline in population

• They improved immunity

What was a common misconception about potatoes when they were first introduced in Europe?

• They were poisonous

• They were magical

• They were inedible

• They were too expensive

What was a major benefit of the Columbian Exchange for European diets?

• Introduction of new spices

• Introduction of new fruits and vegetables

• Introduction of new meats

• Introduction of new grains

What was a significant negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• The spread of democracy

• The establishment of plantations and enslavement

• The development of new art forms

• The creation of new languages

What did Europeans primarily seek in the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• New languages

• Riches, land, and power

• Scientific knowledge

• Cultural exchanges