In the text you read, "European explorers and settlers took plants and animals with them to the Americas. They also brought back a variety of new plants and animals to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This transfer became known as the Columbian Exchange because it started with Columbus’s explorations.

Question

European explorers found many plants in the Americas that were unknown to them, including corn, potatoes, squash, tobacco, and cocoa. They brought these items to Europe, where they were highly valued. Turkeys, too, made the journey from the Americas to Europe. The explorers introduced horses, cattle, and pigs to the Americas. Native Americans came to use these animals for food and transportation. They also started to farm European grains such as wheat and barley. Citrus fruits and -sugarcane were other plants that came from Europe. These became important crops over time."



Question: What item was NOT brought with the Europeans to the new world?



Group of answer choices

Potatoes

Sugarcane

Barley

Horses

Answer 1

The item that was NOT brought with the Europeans to the New World is Potatoes. Potatoes were originally from the Americas and were unknown to Europeans before the Columbian Exchange.