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Which of the following foods were introduced to Europe and Asia after Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas?
Which of the following foods were introduced to Europe and Asia after Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas?
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Spaghetti and potato noodles
- Maize and tomatoes (correct)
- Soya and groundnuts
Which two regions did the silk routes link together?
Which two regions did the silk routes link together?
- Asia and Europe (correct)
- Asia and South America
- Europe and Africa
- Asia and Africa
Which two precious metals enhanced European trade with Asia?
Which two precious metals enhanced European trade with Asia?
- Gold and silver (correct)
- Copper and tin
- Silver and platinum
- Iron and bronze
What did the Spanish conquerors use in the conquest of America?
What did the Spanish conquerors use in the conquest of America?
Which two countries were the world's richest until well into the eighteenth century?
Which two countries were the world's richest until well into the eighteenth century?
What are some of the common foods that were introduced in Europe and Asia after Christopher Columbus discovered Americas?
What are some of the common foods that were introduced in Europe and Asia after Christopher Columbus discovered Americas?
How did the Spanish conquerors use smallpox in the conquest of America?
How did the Spanish conquerors use smallpox in the conquest of America?
Which two countries were considered the world's richest until well into the eighteenth century?
Which two countries were considered the world's richest until well into the eighteenth century?
What were the two precious metals from the mines of Peru and Mexico that enhanced European trade with Asia?
What were the two precious metals from the mines of Peru and Mexico that enhanced European trade with Asia?
What did the silk routes knit together and link with Europe and northern Africa?
What did the silk routes knit together and link with Europe and northern Africa?
