Columbian Exchange - AP World History: Modern
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Name a staple crop from the Americas that became vital in China.
Name a staple crop from the Americas that became vital in China.
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Sweet potato. Sweet potatoes helped sustain China's growing population.
Sweet potato. Sweet potatoes helped sustain China's growing population.
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
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The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds. This massive transfer began after Columbus's voyages in 1492.
The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds. This massive transfer began after Columbus's voyages in 1492.
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Identify one crop introduced to Europe from the Americas.
Identify one crop introduced to Europe from the Americas.
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Potato. Potatoes revolutionized European agriculture and diet.
Potato. Potatoes revolutionized European agriculture and diet.
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Which livestock was introduced to the Americas from Europe?
Which livestock was introduced to the Americas from Europe?
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Horses. Horses transformed Native American hunting, warfare, and mobility.
Horses. Horses transformed Native American hunting, warfare, and mobility.
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What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange on Europe's population?
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange on Europe's population?
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Population growth due to new crops like potatoes and maize. New crops increased food security and supported larger populations.
Population growth due to new crops like potatoes and maize. New crops increased food security and supported larger populations.
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Identify an American crop that significantly impacted African diets.
Identify an American crop that significantly impacted African diets.
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Maize. Corn became a crucial food source across Africa.
Maize. Corn became a crucial food source across Africa.
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Which continent suffered significant population loss due to Old World diseases?
Which continent suffered significant population loss due to Old World diseases?
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The Americas. Disease epidemics killed up to 90% of Indigenous populations.
The Americas. Disease epidemics killed up to 90% of Indigenous populations.
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What was a cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
What was a cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
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Introduction of European languages and religions. European colonization imposed new cultural systems on Indigenous peoples.
Introduction of European languages and religions. European colonization imposed new cultural systems on Indigenous peoples.
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Identify a European plant that was introduced to the Americas.
Identify a European plant that was introduced to the Americas.
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Wheat. European grains became staples in American agriculture.
Wheat. European grains became staples in American agriculture.
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What was a major environmental impact of the Columbian Exchange?
What was a major environmental impact of the Columbian Exchange?
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Spread of invasive species altering ecosystems. Non-native species disrupted established ecological balances.
Spread of invasive species altering ecosystems. Non-native species disrupted established ecological balances.
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Which social system was influenced by the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
Which social system was influenced by the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
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The encomienda system. Spanish colonial labor system exploiting Indigenous workers.
The encomienda system. Spanish colonial labor system exploiting Indigenous workers.
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Name an animal from the Americas that was introduced to Europe.
Name an animal from the Americas that was introduced to Europe.
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Turkey. Turkeys were domesticated by Native Americans before European contact.
Turkey. Turkeys were domesticated by Native Americans before European contact.
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Which precious metal from the Americas had a global economic impact?
Which precious metal from the Americas had a global economic impact?
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Silver. American silver inflated global prices and transformed trade.
Silver. American silver inflated global prices and transformed trade.
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Identify a fruit introduced to the Old World from the Americas.
Identify a fruit introduced to the Old World from the Americas.
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Pineapple. Tropical American fruits enriched Old World diets.
Pineapple. Tropical American fruits enriched Old World diets.
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Which crop introduced to the Americas became a plantation staple?
Which crop introduced to the Americas became a plantation staple?
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Sugarcane. Sugar plantations drove the Atlantic slave trade expansion.
Sugarcane. Sugar plantations drove the Atlantic slave trade expansion.
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What was a negative consequence of European livestock in the Americas?
What was a negative consequence of European livestock in the Americas?
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Destruction of native plants and alteration of landscapes. European animals overgrazing damaged American ecosystems.
Destruction of native plants and alteration of landscapes. European animals overgrazing damaged American ecosystems.
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Identify a European-introduced disease that drastically impacted Indigenous populations.
Identify a European-introduced disease that drastically impacted Indigenous populations.
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Measles. Childhood diseases were devastating to unexposed populations.
Measles. Childhood diseases were devastating to unexposed populations.
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What was a major economic effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
What was a major economic effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
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Increased wealth and trade due to new resources. Colonial resources fueled European economic expansion.
Increased wealth and trade due to new resources. Colonial resources fueled European economic expansion.
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Name a crop that was transported from the Americas to Africa.
Name a crop that was transported from the Americas to Africa.
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Cassava. This drought-resistant crop enhanced African food security.
Cassava. This drought-resistant crop enhanced African food security.
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Which European country was a significant player in the Columbian Exchange?
Which European country was a significant player in the Columbian Exchange?
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Spain. Spanish conquistadors initiated major exchanges after 1492.
Spain. Spanish conquistadors initiated major exchanges after 1492.
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Identify an effect of the Columbian Exchange on the global economy.
Identify an effect of the Columbian Exchange on the global economy.
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Integration of global trade networks. New World resources connected previously isolated economies.
Integration of global trade networks. New World resources connected previously isolated economies.
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What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous American societies?
What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous American societies?
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Social disruption and population decline. Disease and colonization devastated Indigenous civilizations.
Social disruption and population decline. Disease and colonization devastated Indigenous civilizations.
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Name a European-introduced plant that became widespread in the Americas.
Name a European-introduced plant that became widespread in the Americas.
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Grapes. European viticulture established wine production in the Americas.
Grapes. European viticulture established wine production in the Americas.
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Which crop from the Americas became essential in European diets?
Which crop from the Americas became essential in European diets?
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Tomato. Tomatoes became central to Mediterranean cuisines.
Tomato. Tomatoes became central to Mediterranean cuisines.
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Identify a key animal introduced to the Americas that transformed Indigenous lifestyles.
Identify a key animal introduced to the Americas that transformed Indigenous lifestyles.
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Cattle. Cattle provided meat, milk, and changed plains cultures.
Cattle. Cattle provided meat, milk, and changed plains cultures.
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What was a significant cultural change in Africa due to the Columbian Exchange?
What was a significant cultural change in Africa due to the Columbian Exchange?
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Increased reliance on new staple crops. American crops diversified African agricultural systems.
Increased reliance on new staple crops. American crops diversified African agricultural systems.
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Name the process that significantly altered agricultural practices globally.
Name the process that significantly altered agricultural practices globally.
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The Columbian Exchange. This term describes the post-1492 biological exchange.
The Columbian Exchange. This term describes the post-1492 biological exchange.
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Identify a long-term environmental impact of the Columbian Exchange.
Identify a long-term environmental impact of the Columbian Exchange.
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Biodiversity loss due to species introduction. Introduced species often displaced native flora and fauna.
Biodiversity loss due to species introduction. Introduced species often displaced native flora and fauna.
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Which product from the New World fueled European industrial growth?
Which product from the New World fueled European industrial growth?
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Cotton. Cotton plantations drove textile manufacturing growth.
Cotton. Cotton plantations drove textile manufacturing growth.
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What was a demographic consequence of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
What was a demographic consequence of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
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Dramatic population decrease. Disease epidemics caused catastrophic population collapse.
Dramatic population decrease. Disease epidemics caused catastrophic population collapse.
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