Question

The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of microbes, animals, and plants between the Old and New Worlds. Which major trading post was set up across the globe after the 15th century?

1) The West African slave trade
2) The major trading post in Peru

4) Not enough information provided

Answer 1

The query is related to the global changes following the 15th-century voyages of Columbus and known as the Columbian Exchange. It asks about a specific major trading post set up after the period, but does not provide enough information to pinpoint one singular establishment directly resulting from the Exchange.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries, following Columbus's 1492 voyage.

To illustrate, the West African slave trade was certainly a significant aspect of global trade in the era, but it was not a singular trading post. The major trading post in Peru would have been established as a result of Spanish conquest and colonization, which indeed was influenced by the Columbian Exchange, but it is not clear if this is what the question is hinting at.