APUSH 1.4

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A diplomatic agreement in the 17th century

• A military conflict between European powers

• A cultural and technological exchange between the Old World and New World after 1492

• A financial strategy developed in the 18th century

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KC-1.2.I.B

What was the primary motivation behind European exploration according to the theory of mercantilism?

(a)  

• To promote global peace

• To develop new forms of art and literature

• To establish educational institutions worldwide

• To achieve monopolistic rights to colonies

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KC-1.2.I.A

Which crop became a major staple in Europe after the Columbian Exchange?

(a)  

• Rice

• White potato
• Corn

• Barley

Which animal introduced by Europeans significantly changed the Native American cultures, especially on the Plains?

(a)  

• Chickens

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Horses

What was a major consequence of the diseases brought to the Americas?

• Increase in native population

• Development of the Atlantic Slave Trade due to labor shortages

• Technological advancements among native tribes

• Improved immunity of native populations

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KC-1.2.II.A

What significant technological advancements made European exploration more feasible in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• The invention of the steam engine and the telescope

• The development of the caravel, magnetic compass, sextant, and astrolabe

• The creation of the printing press and gunpowder

• The discovery of electricity and the light bulb

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KC-1.2.I.C

What effect did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe? Check all that apply.

• Europe transitioned from feudalism to capitalism

• American crops caused population in Europe to boom

• A dramatic decline in religious belief

• Spain extracted enormous mineral wealth from the Americas

Which crops were introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Colombian Exchange?

• Bananas, sugarcane, and coffee

• Tea, spices, and silk

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

What was a significant consequence of the mineral wealth found in the Americas?

• It caused a decrease in European exploration

• It facilitated the shift from feudalism to capitalism

• It resulted in the isolation of European nations

• It led to the decline of European economies

Who were the Spanish monarchs who funded Columbus's voyages?

• King Louis and Queen Marie
• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
• King Henry and Queen Elizabeth
• King Charles and Queen Victoria