Question

base your answer to question 22 on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
*... (it) brought the potato, the pineapple, the turkey, dahlias, sunflowers, magnolias, maize, chillies and chocolate across the atlantic. on the other hand, tens of millions died in the pandemics of the 16th century, victims of smallpox, measles and the other diseases brought by europeans (and don’t forget that the african slave trade was begun by the europeans, to replace the work force they had decimated).”...
— michael wood, bbc history (adapted)

1. which historical development is being described in this quotation?

(1) establishment of the line of demarcation
(2) creation of the hanseatic league
(3) columbian exchange
(4) glorious revolution

Explanation:

The passage describes the exchange of plants (potato, pineapple, etc.) across the Atlantic and the spread of diseases and the slave trade, which are key aspects of the Columbian Exchange. The Line of Demarcation was about dividing territories, the Hanseatic League was a trade alliance, and the Glorious Revolution was a political event in England—none match the described exchange of goods, diseases, and labor systems.

Answer:

(3) Columbian exchange