1.4 Columbian Exchange, Spanish Exploration, and Conquest Q

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A diplomatic agreement in the 17th century

• A military conflict between European powers

• A cultural and technological exchange between the Old World and New World after 1492

• A financial strategy developed in the 18th century

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KC-1.2.I.B

Which technological advancement was NOT part of the maritime improvements facilitating the Columbian Exchange?

(a)  

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

• Caravel

• Steam engine

What role did joint-stock companies play in the Columbian Exchange?

• They were businesses where shares could be bought and sold; minimizing risk and sending people to the New World in search of profit.

• They were non-profit organizations promoting cultural exchanges

• They regulated the European feudal system

• They led to the decline of international trade

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KC-1.2.I.A

What was the primary motivation behind European exploration according to the theory of mercantilism?

(a)  

• To promote global peace

• To develop new forms of art and literature

• To establish educational institutions worldwide

• To achieve monopolistic rights to trade colonies

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KC-1.2.I.A

Which crop became a major staple in Europe after the Columbian Exchange?

(a)  

• Rice

• White potato
• Corn

• Barley

What was the most lethal disease brought to the Americas by the Spanish?

(a)  

• Measles

• Bubonic plague

• Typhoid

• Smallpox

Which animal introduced by Europeans significantly changed the Native American cultures, especially on the Plains?

(a)  

• Chickens

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Horses

What was a major consequence of the diseases brought to the Americas?

• Increase in native population

• Development of the Atlantic Slave Trade due to labor shortages

• Technological advancements among native tribes

• Improved immunity of native populations

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KC-1.2.II.A

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Columbian Exchange for Europe?

• Decrease in population due to new diseases

• New sources of mineral wealth

• Introduction of new crops high in nutrients

• Shift from feudalism to capitalism

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KC-1.2.I.B

Which detail describes the reasons for European exploration?

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KC-1.2.I.A