Which of the following was NOT exchanged from Europe to the Americas in the Columbian Exchange?potatoesbananaswheatdandelions

The item that was NOT exchanged from Europe to the Americas in the Columbian Exchange is bananas.

Here's why:

1. The Columbian Exchange refers to the period of cultural and biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds. This includes the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technology.

2. Potatoes: Originated in South America, specifically in the Andean region. So, they were already present in the Americas before the Columbian Exchange.

3. Wheat: This is a crop that originated in the Old World (specifically, the Near East) and was brought to the Americas by European colonizers during the Columbian Exchange.

4. Dandelions: These are native to Eurasia and were brought to North America by European settlers.

5. Bananas: These are native to Southeast Asia and Australia. They were not part of the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas. They were later brought to the Americas (specifically, the Caribbean and Central America) by Portuguese colonizers in the 16th century, which is after the initial period of the Columbian Exchange.