The New World

Which of the following is an example of a COUNTRY?

• New York

• Canada

• Rochester

• New York City

Which continent is considered the "New World" that Christopher Columbus traveled TO?

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Asia

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer hired by which government to explore the New World?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• Great Britain

Which of the following groups was first to arrive to North America?

• The Bills

• The Vikings

• Christopher Columbus

• Native Americans

The Columbian Exchange was:

• Widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas.

• Using Columbian money to purchase Native American goods.

• A program that allows students to visit Columbia.

• A groovy new handshake invented my Chistoph Columbo.

Which of the following was NOT a reason explorers traveled to the New World?

• Explorers wanted to travel across the world to spread Christian religion.

• Growing populations in Europe led to overcrowding.

• Trade led explorers to travel across the world looking for things like spices and gold.

• Europeans wanted to escape the effects of climate change in the old world.

Which continent was considered the "Old World" that Christopher Columbus traveled FROM

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Asia

How did technology play a role in the "discovery" of the New World?

• The internet made it easier for Columbus to research the New World.

• New technology like the magnetic compass and the caravel made it easier and faster to navigate across the ocean.

• The invention of flight allowed Columbus to travel to the New World by plane.

• Christopher Columbus was able to inform people about the new world by posting on his Instagram story.

Cultural Diffusion is:

• the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another.

• When one country destroys another country's culture.

• A contagious disease that killed many Native Americans.

• The name of Mr. Burns's cat.

Which of the following continents is the New World?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5