U6D2

How did the Columbian Exchange impact agriculture in the Americas?

• It introduced new farming techniques from Europe.

• It led to the introduction of European livestock such as cattle and horses.

• It resulted in the decline of native crops like maize and potatoes.

• It caused a decrease in agricultural productivity.

Which disease was primarily transmitted from Europe to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange, causing significant population decline among Indigenous peoples?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Cholera

What was one of the major cultural exchanges that occurred as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The spread of the English language to the Americas

• The introduction of European art styles to Indigenous cultures

• The adoption of Christianity by many Indigenous peoples

• The exchange of traditional clothing styles

Which of the following food crops was introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Barley

What was one of the economic effects of the Columbian Exchange on Europe?

• A decrease in trade with Asia

• An increase in wealth due to the influx of precious metals from the Americas

• A decline in agricultural production

• A reduction in the European population

Which continent benefitted most during the first 100 years of the Columbian Exchange?

• 
• 
• 
•