Impact of Old World Diseases on the New World

What was the primary reason for the drastic decline in the indigenous population of the New World after European arrival?

• Internal conflicts among tribes

• Famine and drought

• Old World diseases

• Conquistadors' military actions

Why didn't Europeans get sick from New World diseases?

• The New World lacked plagues

• They had stronger immune systems

• They avoided contact with natives

• They had vaccines

What is a key characteristic of plagues?

• They spread slowly

• They provide immunity after survival

• They are non-lethal

• They only affect animals

Why were cities crucial for the survival of plagues?

• They had clean water systems

• They were isolated from rural areas

• They had advanced medical facilities

• They provided a dense population for plagues to spread

What was a major factor in the spread of plagues in colonial cities?

• Advanced healthcare systems

• High animal population and poor hygiene

• Presence of modern sanitation

• Isolation from other regions

How do plagues typically originate?

• From environmental changes

• From water sources

• From human-to-human contact

• From animals

Why were Old World cities filled with domesticated animals?

• They were easy to domesticate

• They were used for entertainment

• They were used for transportation

• They were part of religious rituals

What was a significant consequence of the lack of domesticable animals in the New World?

• Development of advanced technology

• Increased trade with the Old World

• Formation of large empires

• Limited food production and population growth

How did domesticated animals contribute to the spread of diseases?

• They facilitated the jump of germs to humans

• They were used in medical research

• They provided a source of food

• They were immune to all diseases

What is a key factor in the domestication of animals?

• Their rarity in the wild

• Their ability to be bred and managed by humans

• Their size and strength

• Their ability to perform tricks