Animals
Name this animal that originated in the Andes Mountains
Llama (or Alpaca)
Name three crops/plants that Europe brought to the New World
peach, orange, grape, melon, banana, rice, onion, radish
Name the main disease that is credited with infecting and killing millions of Native Americans
Small Pox
What is New World?
New World/ Old World/ Columbian Exchange:
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Chili Powder Seasoning
New World
When the conquistadors brought this animal to the New World the natives viewed it as "mystical, powerful and even spiritual beasts"
Horse
The sweet cultivation of ( ) created the major demand for slavery throughout plantation economy.
Sugarcane
What is Old World?
Europe, Africa and Asia
New World/ Old World/ Columbian Exchange:
Shepherds pie with ground beef, carrots, mashed potatoes and corn
Columbian Exchange
This crop originated in Europe and was used to make bread. This allowed Americas to feed themselves and export large amounts still to this day.
Wheat
Who is the Columbian Exchange named after?
Christopher Columbus
New World/ Old World/ Columbian Exchange:
Black Bean Burritos with Corn Tortillas and Salsa
New World
This animal originated in the East Asia and was brought over during the Columbian Exchange. Colonel Sanders made the most of it as did Rasing Cane!!
Chicken
This plant, famous in our state, eventually changed the European diet and helped the Irish population double in size. When this crop got a disease in the 1800's it caused a major famine forcing the Irish to migrate to America.
potato
What are the symptoms of Small Pox
New World/ Old World/ Columbian Exchange:
Cherry Ice Cream
Old World
This was the only animal that was brought back to the old world and bred. Ben Franklin suggested it as our national bird. What would we eat for Thanksgiving then????
Turkey
This crop from the New World is is "dense and crunchy, with fruity notes and a strong bitter aftertaste similar to espresso beans". Also the main ingredient in chocolate!
Cocoa Beans
Why did Native Americans lack immunity to European diseases?
Native Americans were more susceptible to diseases than Europeans because of no earlier exposure.
New World/ Old World/ Columbian Exchange:
Strawberry Smoothie with Strawberries, milk, bananas and ice
Columbian Exchange