Animal Science 2 CFE Practice Exam

Which of the following statements correctly reflects a New World introduction attributed to the Spanish?

Equines were introduced to the New World by the Spanish Equines were introduced by the French Equines did not reach the Americas Equines were introduced by the English

Correct Answer:

Equines were introduced to the New World by the Spanish

Explanation:

Horses were reintroduced to the Americas by the Spanish in the 16th century, a pivotal moment in the Columbian Exchange. Domesticated in Eurasia, horses spread quickly once brought across the Atlantic, transforming travel, warfare, and economies across the New World. While other European powers later contributed, the initial introduction credited to the Spanish is the correct reflection. The idea that equines did not reach the Americas is incorrect.

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