Question

What was brought to the Americas from Asia and Africa during the 1500s?

working animals
farm equipment
goods and ideas
precious metals

Answer 1

During the 1500s, the Columbian Exchange facilitated the exchange of various goods, ideas, and technologies between the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Specifically, the following items were brought to the Americas from Asia and Africa during this period:

1. **Working animals**: Horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep were introduced to the Americas, significantly impacting agriculture and transportation.

2. **Goods and ideas**: Various crops, such as rice and sugarcane, were brought from Asia and Africa. Additionally, technological and cultural ideas were exchanged.

3. **Precious metals**: Although precious metals like gold and silver were primarily taken from the Americas to Europe, trade routes connected the continents, leading to some exchanges of these metals and wealth in broader trade contexts.

While farm equipment was not necessarily transported in large quantities, the introduction of new agricultural practices accompanied the animals and crops.

Thus, the answers that fit best are **working animals** and **goods and ideas**.