10 Questions
What crops did Columbus bring to the Americas?
wheat, barley, rye, sugar, bananas, citrus fruits
Which crop became the mainstay of the Caribbean and Brazilian economies?
sugar
What crops formed the basis of slave society in the United States?
rice, cotton, tobacco
Which crop eventually became a fundamental food crop for millions of people in the Americas?
wheat
Where did Mediterranean plantation crops like sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits originate from?
South or Southeast Asia
What were some of the familiar food grains of Europe that Columbus brought to the Americas?
wheat, barley, and rye
Which crops brought to the Americas eventually flourished?
all of them
What crop became the foundation for some of the largest slave societies in the Americas?
sugar
Which crops, together with tobacco, formed the basis of slave society in the United States?
rice and cotton
Where did Mediterranean plantation crops such as sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits originate from?
South or Southeast Asia
Test your knowledge on Christopher Columbus's voyages and the crops he brought to the Americas. Explore the introduction of European food grains and Mediterranean plantation crops, including sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits. Learn about the impact of these crops on the New World.
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