1. What was the Columbian Exchange?
The voyages between the Old World and the New World were much more than just an adventure for explorers.
A transfer of people, products, and ideas began to be exchanged between hemispheres.
The exchange had both positive and negative effects.

3. NEW WORLD
OLD WORLD

4. What is it called when two cultures mix and trade ideas, foods, music, traditions, and technologies?
Cultural Diffusion

6. Positive 1. Brought about new trade and goods 2
Positive 1. Brought about new trade and goods 2. Established new relationships 3. Created wealth for Europeans
Negative 1. It killed many people 2. Diseases spread easily 3. It also led to slavery

7. Lets make a T chart

8. Big Questions
Was the Columbian Exchange a positive or negative influence on the world? Why or why not?
How has the Columbian Exchange changed the diets of people in the world today?
Do you think Europe’s population increases or decreased because of the Columbia Exchange? What happens to the Native American population? Explain?

9. You Explore
It is 2492 and you are now exploring. What is it going to take? You must find another planet for humans to live on as we have destroyed this one.
1. Where are you going to get the money to fund your voyage?
2. What do you need?
3. Who and what are you going to take with you and why?
4. What are some challenges you may face?
5. How is your voyage like early explorers?