The Columbian Exchange est. 1492
The Columbian Exchange est. 1492
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Based on the map, define what the Columbian Exchange was; include the year it began in
your definition.
Crops were exchanged between Europe, Africa and the Americas
 List 5 From Europe and Africa to North and South America:
 List 5 From Americas to Europe and Africa
Why do you think planting wheat, grapes, and tobacco in the “New World” is so important to
Europeans?
In your opinion, what are the 2 most important crops “diffused” from the Americas to
Europe? Why?
Who are the losers in the “Crop” game? Why?
ANIMALS were exchanged between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
 List 5 From Europe, Africa, and Asia to North and South America:
 List 3 From Americas to Europe, Africa, and Asia
What impact do you think the horse has on the “New World”?
Why do you think so few animals “diffused” from the Americas to Europe?
Who are the losers in the “Animal” game? Why?
DISEASES were exchanged between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
 List all From Europe, Africa, and Asia to North and South America.
Who is the “loser” in the “Disease” game? Why?
Based on the information found on the primary sources, which countries do you think would be
considered the “old world?”
Based on the information found on the primary sources, which countries do you think would be
considered the “new world?”
Based on your findings describe three changes that occurred in America as a result of the
Columbian Exchange.
Using the three changes listed above, explain whether or not each of these changes had a
positive or negative impact on the Americas.
You are a Topographer: Create a map that explains to a second grader what was exchanged
in the Columbian exchange. You must include the new and old world and the items that were
exchanged.. Make it look good!  Color if necessary!