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The Renaissance — Unit test

Question 5 • FL-2109310-World History Sem 1 - Flex

Which items originated in the Americas and became European staples as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

Answer
A
corn, chocolate, rice, and sugar
B
rice, cattle, tomatoes, gold
C
wheat, chocolate, pineapples, potatoes
D
corn, potatoes, chocolate, tomatoes

Explanation

The Columbian Exchange carried crops native to the Americas to Europe. Corn, potatoes, chocolate (from cacao), and tomatoes all originated in the Americas and became important foods in Europe. The other choices include crops or animals, such as rice, wheat, cattle, and sugar, that did not originate in the Americas.

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