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The Columbian Exchange Test

Authored by Brian Reuter

Social Studies

5th Grade

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The Columbian Exchange Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of something harmful that was brought to the Americas from Europe and Asia?

Coffee Beans

Turnips

Diseases

Grains

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Columbian Exchange?

A prisoner exchange between Cortes and the Aztecs

An exchange and cultures and goods between the Eastern and Western hemisphere

A piece exchange between Columbus and the Taino

An exchange of cultures and goods between Europe and Australia.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the best example of culture?

American Indians had oral traditions rather than written languages.

European explorers used technology to sail greater distances.

American Indians did not have immunity to diseases like smallpox.

European explorers killed, conquered, and enslaved American Indians.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the cultural exchange result in conflict?

Europeans gained a variety of new crops to support their growing populations

Europeans competed for trade routes to Asia

The horse allowed American Indian groups to travel farther distances and carry heavier loads.

Many American Indians were being forced to give up their way of life.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Columbian Exchange help to support for the growing populations in Europe?

Europeans forced native people to farm and work in mines.

Potatoes and corn from the Americas increased the availability of food in Europe.

Europeans introduced wheat and lettuce to the Americas.

Pigs and cattle were brought to the Americas.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were Africans enslaved and taken to the Americas?

To become conquistadors and claim land for Spain

To become citizens of New Spain

To replace American Indians as a source of labor

To teach Christianity to American Indians.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Outbreak of disease that spends quickly and affects many people?

plantation

epidemic

enormous

distinct

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