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Understanding the Columbian Exchange

Authored by Katie McQuien

Social Studies

6th Grade

Understanding the Columbian Exchange
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major effects of the Columbian Exchange on the world's biological landscape?

Decrease in global temperatures

Increased diversity of species

Homogenization of species

Introduction of new languages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which disease was primarily responsible for the decline in Native American populations after European contact?

Malaria

Smallpox

Bubonic plague

Influenza

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the introduction of European animals like horses change Native American cultures?

They became more dependent on agriculture

They stopped hunting buffalo

They built more permanent settlements

They adopted a nomadic lifestyle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which New World plant became a staple food in Ireland, leading to a population increase?

Potato

Corn

Cassava

Tomato

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange on the environment?

Improved soil quality

Decreased human population

Increased biodiversity

Impoverished genetic pool

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