As Europeans traversed the Atlantic, they brought with them plants, animals, and diseases that changed lives and landscapes on both sides of the ocean. These two-way exchanges between the Americas and Europe/Africa are known collectively as the Columbian Exchange.
The conquest of Mecca was the conquering of the town of Mecca by Muslims led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in December. The conquest marked the end of the wars between the followers of Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe.