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Columbian Exchange
The Voyages
The Plan
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Name two diseases given to the New World from the Old World.
bubonic plague chicken pox cholera common cold diphtheria influenza leprosy malaria measles scarlet fever smallpox typhoid typhus whooping cough yellow fever yaws
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Where was Columbus trying to sail to?
India
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When Columbus arrived in America, most of the land was covered in this.
Trees
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What religion did Columbus try to convert all of the natives to?
Christianity
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What year did Columbus begin his journey?
1492
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Name 1 crop (from the video) that the New World (Natives) gave to the Old World (Columbus).
Tomato
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In which direction did Columbus begin his voyage from Europe?
West
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How many years did it take for Columbus's plan to be approved?
2
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Where did Columbus force the Natives to work in order to gain gold?
Mines
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Was Columbus the first person to discover America?
Probably not
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Name the two gifts (from the video) that Columbus gave to the natives upon meeting them.
A necklace/beads and a cigar.
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Which country were Columbus's voyages for?
Spain
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What did Columbus call the natives when he arrived?
Indians
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What would Columbus do while trading with the Natives?
Overcharge them to get more gold
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Who is believed to be the first European to discover the Americas?
Leif Eriksson
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Name the three animals that Columbus gives to the Natives.
Sheep, Chicken, and Cow
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How many trips did Columbus take to the Americas?
3
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What is the name of the Caribbean tribe that Columbus first encountered?
Arawak
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Columbus left Europe in search of this.
A new trade route with India
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The name of the place where Columbus first landed
The Bahamas
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Who coined the term "Columbian Exchange"?
Alfred Crosby
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Columbus sent how many Natives back to Europe to be slaves after his first journey?
6
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Who did Columbus ask to go on the voyage? (SPECIFIC NAMES)
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
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What is the name of the PASSAGE that Spain wanted Columbus to discover?
Northwest Passage
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A _________ found near a mastodon tusk found in __________ provides reason to believe people discovered America in 22,000 B.C.E
stone blade, Chesapeake Bay