Columbian Exchange Quiz

What is the "Old World" in the context of the Columbian Exchange?

• Asia and Australia

• Europe, Africa, and Asia

• North and South America

• Antarctica and Australia

What is a key concept of the Columbian Exchange?

• The isolation of continents

• The movement of goods and ideas between continents

• The discovery of new planets

• The invention of the wheel

Which European nation was NOT mentioned as part of the race to colonize the Americas?

• Italy

• France

• Britain

• Portugal

What ocean did the Columbian Exchange cross?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which animal was introduced to the New World from the Old World?

• Llamas

• Turkeys

• Cattle

• Jaguars

Which fruit was introduced to the Old World from the New World?

• Citrus fruits

• Pineapples

• Grapes

• Peaches

What animal brought by Europe, Africa, and Asia changed how Native Americans lived on the Great Plains?

• Cows

• Chickens

• Horses

• Pigs

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

• Corn

• Tomatoes

• Coffee

• Potatoes

What did Europe, Africa, and Asia bring to the Americas that affected the population?

• Potatoes

• Diseases

• Corn

• Tomatoes

Which sweet treat was not found in Switzerland before the Columbian Exchange?

• Chocolate

• Honey

• Sugar

• Candy