Impact of the Columbian Exchange

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A governmental system that allowed the Spanish the power to tax Native Americans

• A thrift store in downtown Columbia

• The transfer of plants, animals and diseases between the Old World and the New World

• The system of slavery that the Portuguesse brought from the Old World

Which crop, introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange, became a staple food?

• Wheat

• Potato

• Rice

• Barley

What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on Native American populations?

• Spread of deadly diseases

• Discovery of gold mines

• Introduction of new livestock

• Increased trade with Asia

What was one result of the Columbian Exchange for the Europeans?

• Europe's military grew
• Europe's population grew
• Europe was a new place for vacations
• Nothing really happened

The primary positive benefit of the Columbian Exchange was...

• the exchange of food products between Europe and the Western Hemisphere
• the introduction of horses into Europe
• the introduction of cattle into Europe
• the exchange of architectural design techniques between the two continents

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the Columbian Exchange?

• It was named after Christopher Columbus.

• The exchange of people, plants, animals, and diseases back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean.

• It increased the variety of foods throughout the world.

• All of the above are true of the Columbian Exchange.

Based on the image, what are the things that were given to the New World from Europe during the Columbian Exchange? Select 4 correct answers.

• A. Coffee Bean

• B. Sugar Cane

• C. Tomato

• D. Livestock and Horses

• E. Disease

Which foods came FROM the Americas and were shared TO Europe?

• pineapple

• rice

• potatoes

• cabbage

• corn

How did the introduction of European livestock, such as horses, impact Native American societies?

• It led to the decline of native animal species

• It revolutionized transportation and hunting practices

• It caused widespread famine

• It had no significant impact

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How did the introduction of new crops from the Americas affect European agriculture?

• It led to a decrease in agricultural diversity

• It caused a decline in food production

• It increased agricultural diversity and food supply

• It resulted in the abandonment of traditional crops