Transatlantic Encounters

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Which plant was introduced to Europe as part of the Columbian Exchange?

Avocado
Cassava
Pineapple
Sweet Potato (correct)

Which animal was introduced to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange?

Horse (correct)
Sheep
Turkey
Pig

How did the Columbian Exchange impact the diets in the Americas?

Introduction of Rice
Introduction of Barley
Introduction of Coffee
Introduction of Squash (correct)

Which disease was transferred from Europe to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

Smallpox (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a lasting effect of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Long-lasting division of the Western Hemisphere between Spain and Portugal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Columbian Exchange on diets in each hemisphere?

Increased the variety and quality of food available (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange?

It initiated a global transfer of living things that continues to this day (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

It introduced new plants and animals to all three continents (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the global transfer of living things during the Columbian Exchange?

It began with Columbus's first voyage and continues to this day (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these regions experienced an increase in agricultural productivity as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

All three regions: Europe, Africa, and the Americas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant impacts of the Columbian Exchange on Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

Introduction of sugar cane to Africa, coffee to Europe, and tobacco to the Americas (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Columbian Exchange affect the diets in Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

Introduction of new crops like potatoes and corn that became staple foods in various regions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange on the global transfer of living things?

Contributed to a dynamic exchange of plants and animals that reshaped ecosystems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies an animal introduced from Europe to the Americas as part of the Columbian Exchange?

Pigs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key effects of Columbus's voyages and encounters on the Americas?

Establishment of forced labor systems involving Native Americans and Africans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the agreement between Spain and Portugal have on the English, Dutch, and French?

It had no effect on their colonization efforts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might Spain and Portugal have been willing to go to war over overseas exploration?

To claim exclusive territories for colonization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella ordering Christopher Columbus to leave Hispaniola?

His inability to maintain order on the island. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the contrasting views of Columbus's legacy mentioned in the text?

'The legacy of Columbus is primarily one of genocide, cruelty, and slavery.' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do many historians argue about Columbus's fateful voyages?

They produced many long-term benefits. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of Columbus’s voyages according to the passage?

Introducing new plants and animals to Europe, Africa, and the Americas. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following did Columbus intend to find by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean?

A route to Asia. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange mentioned in the text?

Exchange of crops and livestock between hemispheres. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the agreement that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal?

Treaty of Tordesillas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What connection does Christopher Columbus make between his voyage and faith in his journal entry?

He aims to convert the people he encounters to Christianity. (A) Signup and view all the answers