Practice Columbian Exchange - 4.3 | Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What crop was a staple food that came from the Americas?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a common type of corn.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disease that was spread from the Old World to the Americas.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It caused a lot of deaths and was highly contagious.

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Question 1

Which crop introduced to the Old World was crucial in supporting population growth?

  • Rice
  • Maize
  • Wheat

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the crop that originated from the Americas.

Question 2

True or False: The Columbian Exchange led to an increase in European population due to the introduction of new crops.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What impact did these new crops have on food availability in Europe?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the long-term cultural effects of the Columbian Exchange on modern societies. How do these impacts manifest today?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cultural festivals or food that represent this blending.

Question 2

Construct a timeline highlighting key events of the Columbian Exchange and their impacts on both sides of the Atlantic.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use major events as markers to tell the story of cultural and economic exchange.

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