Question

How was the Columbian Exchange first initiated?
O Europeans explored North and South America, encountering indigenous civilizations,
O Several barbarian tribes invaded northern parts of Europe initiating trade and the exchange of
cultures.
Inhabitants of the western hemisphere traveled eastward to discover trade routes.
The Portuguese and Dutch visited the East Indies and exchanged goods and cultures.

Answer 1

Answer:

Europeans explored North and South America, encountering indigenous civilizations,

Explanation:

After Christopher Columbus explored the Americas, many Europeans came to the continents and also encountered Native Americans. The Europeans and Native Americans traded a lot of animals, crops, etc. Unfortunately, Europeans brought diseases over to the Native Americans. The Columbus Exchange was a intersea trade between the Natives and Europeans.