4.3 Columbian Exchange

• What is the Columbian Exchange?

  Widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas
• What were the profound demographic changes caused by the Columbian Exchange?

  Migration, disease, slavery
• Order the following exchanges from the Americas to the Old World/West Africa:

  1️⃣ Corn

  2️⃣ Potatoes

  3️⃣ Tomatoes

  4️⃣ Peanuts

  5️⃣ Tobacco
• What were the main items brought from the Old World/West Africa to the Americas?

  Wheat, rice, citrus fruits, horses
• The Columbian Exchange began after the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492
• What led to profound demographic changes during the Columbian Exchange?

  Migration, disease, slavery
• What were the key drivers of transoceanic exploration during the Columbian Exchange?

  Trade, technology, competition
• What were the profound impacts of the Columbian Exchange on ecosystems, diets, and agricultural practices?

  Transformation across three continents
• Match the region with its key exchange during the Columbian Exchange:

  Americas ↔️ Corn

  Old World ↔️ Wheat

  West Africa ↔️ Slaves
• Potatoes introduced during the Columbian Exchange led to higher agricultural productivity and supported population growth
• Corn became a staple crop in many regions of Europe and Asia after the Columbian Exchange.


  True
• Corn became a staple crop in Europe and Asia due to the Columbian Exchange.


  True
• Which crop from the Old World became a major grain source in the Americas?

  Wheat
• What disease wiped out a significant portion of the native population in the Americas?

  Smallpox
• The Columbian Exchange began after Christopher Columbus's voyages in 1492.


  True
• The Columbian Exchange led to profound demographic changes due to migration, disease, and the slave trade
• Which crop from the Americas became a staple in Europe and Asia?

  Corn
• What was the significance of corn in the Columbian Exchange?

  Became a staple crop
• Tomatoes from the Americas were integrated into various cuisines
• Wheat became a major grain source in the Americas after the Columbian Exchange.


  True
• The Columbian Exchange involved a significant transfer of plants and animals
• Cattle from the Old World revolutionized meat production and agriculture
• Before the Columbian Exchange, native communities were self-sufficient and had sustainable agricultural practices.

  True
• What type of decline did the Columbian Exchange result in for native populations?

  Demographic decline
• Native populations in the Americas had no prior immunity to Old World diseases.


  True
• The Columbian Exchange led to agricultural transformation with crops like corn, potatoes, and wheat
• New staple foods like corn and potatoes became part of local diets in Europe.


  True
• What were two areas influenced by the cultural diffusion resulting from the Columbian Exchange?

  Cuisine and medicine
• What year did the Columbian Exchange begin after the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

  1492
• The Columbian Exchange facilitated economic expansion and global trade networks.


  True
• Order the following exchanges of plants and animals from the Columbian Exchange based on their significance:

  1️⃣ Corn from Americas to Europe

  2️⃣ Potatoes from Americas to Europe

  3️⃣ Wheat from Old World to Americas
• The Columbian Exchange began after the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492
• The Columbian Exchange transformed the ecosystems, diets, and agricultural practices of the three continents involved.


  True
• The Columbian Exchange transformed the ecosystems, diets, and agricultural practices of the three continents involved.


  True
• The Columbian Exchange began after the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492
• Technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding were key drivers of transoceanic exploration.


  True
• When did the Columbian Exchange begin?

  1492
• What was the significance of corn in the Columbian Exchange?

  Became a staple crop
• What cash crop introduced during the Columbian Exchange became significant in Europe and Asia?

  Tobacco
• What was the Columbian Exchange?

  Exchange of plants and animals