Colombian Exchange
Who started the Colombian exchange?
Who is Christopher Columbus
Who 'discovered' America?
Christopher Columbus
What did they find in the Americas for Spain?
Gold and silver
Who gave America its name?
A German mapmaker
Which disease brought over by England was deadliest?
Smallpox
Why were potatoes so important to Ireland?
They were the best source of food at the time for them.
Who claimed the Americas for England?
John Cabot
Who did Spain send to America?
Two Conquistadors
Vasco da Gama forced a treaty on the ruler of calicut to get...
Trading posts
What are the biggest two native animals of America
Bison and Deer
What were the two most important plants from the Colombian exchange?
What is Maize (Corn) and Potatoes
Where did Christopher Columbus land when discovering America?
The Bahamas
Which empire was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?
Inca
The English exploited trade in east Asia, southern Asia, and India to get what?
Spices
What was Martin Frobisher dedicated to find?
The northwest passage
Why did the Natives lose to the horse riding Europeans?
Natives didn't have experience fighting such big animals
How did Christopher Columbus 'discover' America?
Trying to find a faster route to Asia
Which two empires were conquered?
Inca and Aztec
Vasco da Gama found which country after rounding Africa?
India
England's trade for spices
Which animal was most successful in the New World?
What is pigs
Did Christopher Columbus actually set foot on America?
No, only until after 4 trips did he go to America
Which empire was conquered by Hernan Cortes?
Aztec
The Vittoria accomplished what after setting out 3 years prior?
Circumnavigating the globe for the first time in history
What place did Portugal claim?
Brazil