The Columbian Exchange Quiz

What were the three main motivations of Christopher Columbus during his voyage to the New World?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Gold, Glory, and Governance

• God, Glory, and Governance

• Gold, Governance, and Growth

Which of the following was NOT brought to the Americas by European explorers?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Vanilla

• Oranges

What was the impact of microbial diseases brought by Europeans to the Americas?

• They were beneficial for agricultural development.

• They caused a drastic decline in indigenous populations.

• They had no significant impact.

• They improved the health of indigenous populations.

What term describes the forced transportation and labor of Africans in the New World?

• Migration

• Indentured servitude

• Colonialism

• Slavery

Which of the following was a consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• It only had positive effects on all populations involved.

• It improved the quality of life for some but had severe consequences for others.

• It resulted in the complete isolation of the Americas.

• It led to the immediate end of European exploration.