The Columbian Exchange Lesson

When did Columbus make his first voyage to the New World?

• 1492 AD

• 1492 BC

• 1606 AD

• 1606 BC

What were the names of Columbus' ships on his first voyage to the New World?

• Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria

• Alvin, Simon, and Theodore

• Moe, Larry, and Curly (and sometimes Shemp)

• Huey, Dewey and Louie

Who conquered the Aztec?

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christoforo Columbo

• Francisco Pizarro

Who conquered the Inca?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Christoforo Columbo

• Hernan Cortes

Which continents are part of the New World?

• Europe, Asia, Africa
• North America & South America
• Australia & Antarctica
• the United States and Russia

Which continents are part of the Old World?

• Europe, Africa, Asia
• North America & South America
• Australia & Antarctica
• the United States & Russia

What's the BEST definition of the Columbian Exchange?

• The trading of goods and resources between the New World and the Old World.
• Everyone from Columbia has to exchange presents.
• It was the worst event in the history of the world - there was no good that came from it.
• We want to honor Columbus because he discovered America.

What were the main positive consequences of the Columbian Exchange?

• traveling by ship was really fun
• better looking people coming over from one place to the other
• disease, death, slavery
• healthier diet, new resources, good trading

What were the main negative consequences of the Columbian Exchange?

• many Native Americans died, diseases were spread, slavery began
• new foods and resources
• the Old World brought terrible music to the New World
• none - it was all good

Who is a European?

• someone who likes rope

• someone who came from countries such as Spain, France, England, etc.

• someone who came from the United States

• there are no Europeans