Columbian+Exchange


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__Columbian Exchange__- After 1492, between the New World and Europe, swap of new foods, gold, slaves and smallpox. Killed thousands of Indians made Europe very powerful AKA The Encounter.

LOTSA CULTURAL DIFFUSION!!!

Many negative items were introduced to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange. Some were diseases, which included smallpox, influenza, malaria, measles, typhus and syphilis. Also, African slavery was introduced by the Spanish because many Native Americans were killed by these diseases. There were many negative effects, but there were also many positive effects. New food supplies, better livestock, and improved diets.

Past Regents Questions: 18 What was a significant effect of the Columbian exchange? (1) The Aztec conquered a vast empire. (2) Potatoes were introduced into the diet of some Europeans. (3) Prince Henry the Navigator established a school for sailors. (4) China closed its borders to foreigners.

Answer:2 20 A major impact of the Columbian exchange on western Europe was the introduction of (1) Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church (2) new food crops that improved the European diet (3) new military technology that weakened local rulers (4) diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe

Answer:2 19 Which statement describes an impact of the Columbian exchange on the lives of Europeans? (1) The combination of new products and ideaspromoted economic growth. (2) Native Americans immigrated to Europe andcompeted with Europeans for jobs. (3) Millions of Europeans were killed by newAmerican diseases. (4) Introduction of the Native American religionsresulted in the decline of the Roman CatholicChurch. Answer:1 16 What was one effect of the Columbian exchange? (1) rapid decline in European population (2) economic instability in China and Japan (3) introduction of new foods to both Europe and the Americas (4) spread of Hinduism into Latin America

Answer:3

Base your answer to question 46 on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.



46 What is the best title for this map? (1) Gold and Petroleum Trade Routes (2) Sources and Destinations of Enslaved Africans (3) Obstacles to Colonization of the Western Hemisphere (4) Origin and Spread of Nationalist Revolutions

Answer:2

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