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**What disease did Columbus and other explorers take back to Europe?**

- ○ Syphilis
- ○ Measles
- ○ Smallpox
- ○ Tetanus

This question encourages students to consider the impact of exploration and cultural exchanges on the spread of diseases between continents.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Quiz Question **What disease did Columbus and other explorers take back to Europe?** - ○ Syphilis - ○ Measles - ○ Smallpox - ○ Tetanus This question encourages students to consider the impact of exploration and cultural exchanges on the spread of diseases between continents.
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Columbus was an Italian sailor & explorer who successfully conducted 4 Spanish-based expeditions all over the Atlantic Coast that were funded by the Monarchs(Catholic) of Spain, paving the route for extensive exploration & colonization of the US by Europeans. Columbus' explorations of the Americas paved the path for EU nations to invade and plunder those continents and their inhabitants.