10 Questions
Which of the following foods became a staple in many diets worldwide due to its nutritional value and affordability?
Potatoes
What impact did the introduction of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs to the Americas have?
Growth of slavery
How did the Columbian Exchange contribute to the rise of Capitalism?
By facilitating private ownership and investment for profit
Which event had a significant negative impact on the native population of the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?
Disease outbreaks
What effect did the exchange of different foods have on world population growth?
Increased population due to nutritionally rich foods
Which food item introduced during the Columbian Exchange became a staple in many diets worldwide due to its nutritional value and affordability?
Corn
What impact did the introduction of white potatoes in Ireland and sweet potatoes in China have on world population growth?
Increased population due to improved nutrition
How did the exchange of new foods and animals during the Columbian Exchange contribute to the rise of capitalism?
By promoting trade and economic growth
What was a significant consequence of up to 90% of the native population of the Americas being wiped out by disease during the Columbian Exchange?
Expansion of global slavery
Which economic system was directly linked to the introduction of new foods, plants, and animals during the Columbian Exchange?
Mercantilism
Test your knowledge on how the Columbian Exchange and Global Trade impacted the world's nutrition and food distribution. Explore the influence of exchanging different foods on a global scale.
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