Exploring the Columbian Exchange and Its Global Impact

What regions are referred to as the 'Old World' in the context of the Columbian Exchange?

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Australia and Antarctica

• The Caribbean and Pacific Islands

• North and South America

Which explorer is known for reaching the New World, initiating the Columbian Exchange?

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following was NOT a New World good introduced to the Old World?

• Coffee

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Chocolate

What was a major negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• Introduction of new crops

• Spread of European languages

• Devastation by diseases like smallpox

• Introduction of new animals

Which industry saw significant growth in the New World due to the Columbian Exchange?

• Cattle ranching

• Textile manufacturing

• Shipbuilding

• Mining

What was the encomienda system originally intended to do?

• Develop new agricultural techniques

• Promote European languages

• Establish trade routes

• Protect and Christianize indigenous people

Which of the following was a reason for the shift to enslaved African labor in the New World?

• Africans volunteered for labor

• Africans were more skilled in agriculture

• Africans had immunity to European diseases

• Africans were already living in the New World

What was the Middle Passage?

• A path for explorers to reach the New World

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• A route for transporting goods within Europe

• The journey of enslaved Africans to the New World

What is mercantilism?

• A type of agricultural practice

• A religious movement

• An economic theory focused on hoarding wealth

• A system of government

Which European country was NOT mentioned as a colonizer in the New World?

• Germany

• Portugal

• Spain

• France