4.3 - Columbian Exchange
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Practice Questions
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What crop was a staple food that came from the Americas?
💡 Hint: Think of a common type of corn.
Name one disease that was spread from the Old World to the Americas.
💡 Hint: It caused a lot of deaths and was highly contagious.
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Which crop introduced to the Old World was crucial in supporting population growth?
💡 Hint: Think of the crop that originated from the Americas.
True or False: The Columbian Exchange led to an increase in European population due to the introduction of new crops.
💡 Hint: What impact did these new crops have on food availability in Europe?
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Evaluate the long-term cultural effects of the Columbian Exchange on modern societies. How do these impacts manifest today?
💡 Hint: Think about cultural festivals or food that represent this blending.
Construct a timeline highlighting key events of the Columbian Exchange and their impacts on both sides of the Atlantic.
💡 Hint: Use major events as markers to tell the story of cultural and economic exchange.
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