Exploring the Columbian Exchange

The video discusses the Columbian Exchange, a significant event following Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World in 1492. It highlights the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds. The spread of diseases like smallpox had devastating effects on Native Americans. The exchange of crops, such as potatoes and tomatoes, led to a population boom in Europe. Animals like horses and cows were introduced to the New World, transforming Native American cultures. The video also addresses the negative impacts, including the decimation of Native populations and the rise of slavery.

What is the Columbian Exchange named after?

• Christopher Columbus

• The Columbian River

• The country Colombia

• A type of currency

Which disease had the most significant impact on the Native American population during the Columbian Exchange?

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Influenza

• Cholera

What percentage of the Native American population is estimated to have died due to diseases brought by the Columbian Exchange?

• 100%

• 30-40%

• 10-20%

• 50-90%

Which crop from the New World had the most significant impact on the Old World?

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Pumpkins

• Tomatoes

Which of the following was NOT native to the Old World before the Columbian Exchange?

• Wheat

• Tomatoes

• Bananas

• Onions

What was the only beast of burden in the New World before the Columbian Exchange?

• Horse

• Pig

• Cow

• Llama

Which animal introduced during the Columbian Exchange became vital to Native American culture?

• Cow

• Pig

• Horse

• Ox

What was one positive effect of the Columbian Exchange on Europe?

• Introduction of the horse

• Population boom

• Introduction of smallpox

• Increased slavery

What was one negative effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Native American population?

• Introduction of new crops

• Population boom

• Decimation by disease

• Introduction of the horse

What was one of the negative consequences of the Columbian Exchange related to labor?

• Introduction of new crops

• Increased slavery

• Introduction of the horse

• Population boom