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1)   Invention of the West Indies that quickly became used onn Spanish ships:__________.

2)   Plant brought from Europe that now grows bountifully in the West Indies: __________.

3)   Alcohol beverage made from this plant: ____________.

4)  The fragrant “dried leaves” that the Arawak gave to Columbus as a gift:__________.

5)  What you might have if you combine answers (1), (3) and (4): ____________________.

6)  The name for Spain's fleet of fighting ships: ____________.

7)  The time period in Europe of renewed interest in learning, new ideas, and the arts

           and sciences:_________________.

8)  Animals like cows, pigs and sheep that are kept and raised on farms: _________.

9)  Creature that inspired awe in the natives when the Spanish arrived: ____________.

10)  An oily fruit found in tropical climates: ___________.

 

Thought Question:  In the Columbian Exchange, which were the best things that

came to the Old World and which were the best that came to the New World? 

Explain why you think so.