Whose great exploration inspired the name for the Colombian
exchange?
A. Alfred W. Crosby
B. Sir Alexander
C. Christopher Columbus
D. Columbus Ohio

The correct answer is C. Christopher Columbus.

Explanation

Christopher Columbus (14515-1506) was a navigator known for having been the first European to reach the territory of the American continent on October 12, 1492. Later he would make three more trips to the Indies (a name by which America was known at that time moment because he thought he had discovered a new route to travel from Europe to India). Colón is considered one of the most important characters in history for having established routes to connect America and Europe is known as the Colombian exchange. In addition, several places adopted names referring to his name, such as the South American country Colombia and Columbia in the United States and Canada.

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