Week 10: Consequences of Contact

What did both the people of the Americas and Europeans have in common?

• They both relied on imported goods

• They both had vibrant societies and extensive trade routes

• They both used only modern technology

• They both lived in isolation

What was the most deadly exchange between Europeans and the people of the Americas?

• Trade of goods

• Exchange of animals

• Introduction of diseases

• Sharing of food

What percentage of the native population was killed by disease within 150 years?

• 50 percent

• 70 percent

• 90 percent

• 30 percent

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What immunity did Europeans have that the people of the Americas did not?

• Immunity to cold weather

• Immunity to many bacteria and viruses

• Immunity to hunger

• Immunity to fatigue

What was the purpose of using horses in the Americas?

• For entertainment

• For transportation and work

• For decoration

• For racing

What was the impact of diseases on the native population?

• Increased population

• Decreased population by 90 percent

• No impact

• Improved health

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the world?

• It had no impact

• It changed what grew in the wild

• It only affected Europe

• It was a minor event

Which country sent explorers to the Americas first?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

What was a faster form of transportation for tribes like the Sioux and the Comanche?

• Walking

• Riding horses

• Sailing

• Driving cars

What did pirates threaten on their way back to Spain?

• Empty ships

• Ships full of goods

• Fishing boats

• Passenger ships