Question

2.1 cfa cultural hearths & columbian exchange
2.1 mc: how did the exchange of goods between the new world and old world impact cultures?
a) it caused people in both regions to stop trading with each other
b) it led to new foods, animals, and tools being shared, which changed how people lived and worked
c) it only helped the new world, but didnt affect europe at all
d) it forced both regions to farm the same crops and use the same tools

Explanation:

The Columbian Exchange led to the sharing of new foods, animals, and tools between the New World and Old World, which significantly changed how people lived and worked. Option a is incorrect as it increased trade, not stopped it. Option c is wrong since it affected both regions. Option d is inaccurate as it didn't force identical farming and tool - use.

Answer:

B. It led to new foods, animals, and tools being shared, which changed how people lived and worked.