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The Columbian Exchange Worksheet

NAME ____________________________

The Columbian Exchange

DIRECTIONS: Use the chart above to answer the following questions about the Columbian Exchange.

According to the map, the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of crops, livestock, and disease between

what four parts of the world?

1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________ 4. __________________

In your opinion, what were three (3) of the most important crops going from the Americas to Europe,

Africa, and Asia?

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

The horse originally came from what part of the world?

Americas

Europe, Africa, and Asia

What is one category of items brought to America from Europe, Africa, and Asia which was harmful?

(hint … look for the skull and crossbones)

What are three (3) examples of your answer to # 4?

1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________

The Columbian Exchange Worksheet