Question

Which answer choice best completes the sentence?

A major impact of the Columbian Exchange on western Europe was the introduction of __________.

A.Christianity, which led to the rise of the Catholic Church

B.new food crops, which improved the European diet

C.diseases, which drastically reduced the population of Europe

D.new military technology, which weakened local rulers

Answer 1

Answer:

B.new food crops, which improved the European diet

Explanation:

Answer A, C, and D were introduced to the Americas, not Europe. Some diseases, like syphilis, were brought to Europe but the majority were brought from the Europeans which greatly impacted the population of Native Americans. Western Europe was mostly impacted by the introduction of new crops.