Gettin' Lost
Which ocean did Columbus sail across?
The Atlantic
Which event first began the "Colombian Exchange"?
The arrival of Christopher Columbus to the New World in 1492
How many different regions participated in the system of Triangle Trade?
3
Which two continents make up the "New World"?
North and South America
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280
Early European explorers did not set out to find new territories. Instead, they were trying to find better ____________ to Asia.
trade routes
True or False: All diseases transferred in the Columbian Exchange originated in the Old World.
False
In the Triangle Trade system, what is contributed by the New World?
Raw materials
Which new technology allowed for better navigation on the ocean
The sextant
By U.S. law, what two colors must exit signs be?
Green or Red
Where did Columbus think he was when he reached the Caribbean?
India
Which Old World disease likely had the largest impact on Native American populations?
Smallpox
In Triangle Trade, what is the only region that would have need of factories?
Europe
What was the name for the new type of ship that allowed explorers to sail farther and faster than before?
The Caravel
Which blood type is considered the "universal donor"?
Type O Negative
In what year did "Columbus sail the ocean blue?"
1492
Which animal introduced to the New World had the largest impact on the warfare of Native American populations?
Horses
Why did Africa, and not the New World, become the source of labor in Triangle Trade
Diseases eliminated Native American populations
What is "cartography?"
Mapmaking
Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
Christopher Columbus was Italian, but the King and Queen that funded his expedition were from what country?
Spain
Which of these items originated from the New World?
Cattle, Sugarcane, Rice, Bananas, Avocado
Avocado
What is the name of the former slave who later wrote an account of his experiences and became an abolitionist?
What is the term for the economic system where colonies exist only for the financial benefit of the mother country?
Mercantilism
Who was the highest paid U.S. athlete in 2023?
LeBron James (119.5M)