Columbian Exchange

Use the map and identify the continents in the "Old World"

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

Use the map to identify the continents in the "New World."

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• South America

In paragraph 1, Christopher Columbus went West to reach Asia. Why did he change from the usual route?

Check 3 items brought to the "New World.

• wheat

• maize (corn)

• pigs

• goats

• tomatoes

Check 3 items brought from the "Old World" to Europe.

• sweet potatoes

• grapes

• sugar

• squash

• cocoa