Which of the following was a direct result of the Columbian Exchange? A. Native Americans suffered from diseases brought to the New World by Europeans. B. Ideas, technology, plants, and animals were shared between the cultures of North and South America for the first time. C. Europeans benefited from the advanced weapon technology of the Native Americans. D. Explorers were required to give all gold, money, or treasure they found to the king or queen who had financed their voyage.