Colombian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange was a result of Henry Hudson’s voyages to the New World.

• True

• False, Hernan Cortes

• False, Francisco Pizarro

• False, Christopher Columbus

Maize and sweet potatoes contributed to the population growth of Asia.

• True

• False

The Europeans carried the crops home to Europe, improving the diet of many Europeans.

• True

• False

Crops, such as diptheria, measles, smallpox, and malaria were accidentally carried to the New World by explorers and later by settlers

• True

• False, cures

• False, Diseases

Slavery is the moral disease that was a product of the Columbian Exchange.

• True

• False

The NEW World refers to ______________________.

• Europe

• Antarctica

• North and South America

• Btoh A and B

The OLD World refers to ______________________.

• Europe

• Antarctica

• North and South America

• Both A and B

Which of the following contributed to the population growth of Asia?

• Maize

• Sweet Potatoes

• Wheat

• Both A and B

Which item was NOT introduced FROM the New World TO the Old World?

• Tomatoes

• Corn

• Wheat

• Peanuts

Which item was not introduced FROM the Old World TO the New World?

• Cows

• Diseases

• Rice

• Potatoes