Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

The video explores Christopher Columbus's journey from inspiration to his voyages across the Atlantic. It covers his early life, the calculations he made to reach Asia, and his eventual discovery of the Americas. Despite not reaching Asia, Columbus's voyages led to significant exchanges between Europe and the Americas, known as the Columbian Exchange. This exchange included goods, plants, animals, and diseases, impacting both continents profoundly.

What inspired Christopher Columbus to explore the world according to legend?

• A map he found in a library

• A conversation with a sailor

• A dream about a distant land

• A butterfly landing on his apple

What was the primary goal of European powers during Columbus's time?

• To spread Christianity

• To discover new scientific knowledge

• To establish new trade routes to Asia

• To find new lands for colonization

How did Columbus estimate the distance between Europe and Asia?

• By making his own calculations

• By consulting ancient maps

• By using the stars for navigation

• By following the advice of other explorers

Where did Columbus first land during his voyage across the Atlantic?

• Cuba

• The Bahamas

• San Salvador

• The Canary Islands

What was Columbus's initial interaction with the native populations?

• He engaged in trade with them

• He ignored them and continued his journey

• He formed alliances with them

• He showed them his weapons advantage

What was one of the consequences of Columbus's first voyage?

• He was appointed as the governor of new territories

• He discovered a new route to Asia

• He established a permanent settlement

• He was immediately arrested upon return

What led to Columbus's arrest and reprimand?

• His conflict with other explorers

• His inability to bring back valuable goods

• His mistreatment of native populations

• His failure to find a route to Asia

Which of the following was NOT part of the Columbian Exchange from the Americas to Europe?

• Pineapples

• Turkeys

• Tomatoes

• Oranges

Which disease was introduced to the Americas as part of the Columbian Exchange?

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Malaria

• Cholera

What was one of the significant impacts of the Columbian Exchange?

• The introduction of new languages

• The spread of new religions

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The exchange of goods and diseases