Old World vs. New World Food
Did cattle come from the New World or the Old World?
Old World (Asia)
Name two general things that were transported during the Columbian Exchange.
Plants, Animals, Diseases
Where did most livestock originate? (Old World or New World)
Old World
True or False: The New World is where much of "ancient history" took place.
False
Did coffee beans come from the New World or the Old World?
Old World (Africa)
Who is the Columbian Exchange named after?
Christopher Columbus
What continents are considered the Old World? (3)
Africa, Europe, Asia
What country heavily relied on potatoes after being introduced to them?
Ireland
Did macadamia nuts come from the New World or the Old World?
New World (Australia)
What weed was accidentally brought to the New World?
Dandelions
What continents are considered the New World?
North America, South America, Australia
What disease killed the most Native Americans?
Smallpox
Did cocoa come from the New World or the Old World?
New World (Central America)
Approximately how many Native Americans died due to European diseases?
90-95%
Name two countries in the New World.
United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, etc.
In what time period was the New World discovered by Europeans?
15th-17th Century, Age of Exploration
Did watermelon come from the New World or the Old World?
Old World (Africa)
What type of intangible items were brought together during the Columbian Exchange?
Cultures, Ideas, Peoples
Name two countries in the Old World.
Europe, Ireland, Russia, Italy, France, Germany, Egypt, etc.
What is the nickname of the entire Old World?
Afro-Eurasia