Old World or New World
The Columbian Exchange
Foods that Changed Europe
100

This veggie helped feed millions in ireland

Potato (New World)

100

The Columbian Exchange began after this historic voyage

Columbus' Journey

100

This American bean is now common in Mediterranean stews

Kidney Bean
200

This fruit is key in Italian cooking but was once thought poisonous

Tomato (New World)

200

The Columbian Exchange involved foods, people, culture, and what deadly factor?

Disease

200

This food became a symbol of wealth and was first consumed as a drink

Chocolate

300

This grain was grown in Europe for centuries before 1492

Wheat (Old World)

300

This term describes the transfer of plants, animals, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds

The Columbian Exchange

300

These two crops dramatically increased Europe’s calorie intake

Potatoes & Corn

400

An ___ a day keeps the doctor away!

Apple (Old World)

400

This animal was introduced from Europe and revolutionized Native American life

Horse

400

This American nut is now used in spreads and snacks worldwide

Peanuts

500

Oink oink

Pork (Old World)

500

One negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe was this event in Ireland

The Great Potato Famine

500

This is used in almost every dessert and sometimes perfume

Vanilla