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Columbian Exchange Word Search

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HEMISPHERELIVESTOCKTRANSFERDISEASEVOYAGESTOMATOHORSESMAIZEWHEATCACAOCROPS
Columbian Exchange Word Search, free printable PDF preview

The Columbian Exchange describes the vast transfer of plants, animals, and disease between hemispheres after 1492. Voyages carried maize, the tomato, the potato, and cacao east, transforming diets across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Moving the other way came wheat, sugar, horses, and other livestock, which reshaped farming and travel in the Americas. Disease traveled too, with devastating consequences for Indigenous populations. This word puzzle gathers eleven of them.

Frequently asked questions

Which crops moved east in this columbian exchange word search?

MAIZE, the TOMATO, the potato, and CACAO all originated in the Americas and spread outward, reshaping cooking around the world.

What impact did horses have?

HORSES had died out in the Americas long before. Their return transformed hunting, farming, and travel for many Indigenous nations of the plains.

Does the PDF include an answer key?

Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.

Is this columbian exchange word search free to print?

Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.

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