Question 1

Malinche has earned a place in history as

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Malinche, also known as Doña Marina, was an Indian slave woman who served as Cortés's translator with the Mexicans. She is sometimes seen as a traitor for her role in aiding the Spanish conquest, but she also played a critical role in helping to establish alliances with native peoples who were opposed to the Aztecs. Later, she married one of Cortes's soldiers and traveled to Spain, where her story was immortalized in historical and literary accounts. Ultimately, Malinche's legacy is complex and multifaceted, and her name has come to represent a range of meanings and interpretations in both Mexican and Spanish culture.

Question 2

All of the following are true about Popés Rebellion in 1680,except

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The statement "the revolt by Pueblo Indians was successfully halted by the Spanish" is false. The Pueblo Indians were successful in driving the Spanish out of their territory for a period of time.

Question 3

The treatment of the Native Americans by the Spanish conquistadores can be described as

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The Spanish conquistadores often used brutal and exploitative tactics in their treatment of Native Americans, including forced labor, enslavement, and violence. These actions were motivated by a desire for wealth and power, rather than by any sense of fairness or respect for indigenous cultures.

Question 4

Which of the following is the false concept,which held that the Spanish conquerors merely tortured and butchered the Indians,stole their gold,infected them with smallpox,and left little but misery behind?

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The false concept described in the question is known as the Black Legend. It was a propaganda tool used by other European nations to vilify Spain and its colonies in the Americas. It portrayed the Spanish as cruel and barbaric towards the indigenous people, while ignoring the positive aspects of Spanish colonization such as language, religion, and architecture.

Question 5

Among the more highly developed Native American (Indian)cultures of North America were the

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Question 6

European voyages of discovery and exploration were facilitated by

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Question 7

Spain began to fortify and settle its North American border lands in order to

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Spain fortified and settled its North American border lands in order to protect its domains from encroachments by England and France. These two European powers were also establishing colonies in North America, and Spain wanted to secure its territories and prevent any potential conflicts.

Question 8

Write your definition of culture.Then use your definition to compare the cultures of Native Americans and Europeans.

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Question 9

What was the nature of slavery in Africa before the arrival of the Spanish?

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Question 10

Men became conquistadores because they wanted to

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All of these choices played a role in why men became conquistadores. They wanted to spread Christianity and gain God's favor, often as a way to absolve themselves of past sins. They saw themselves as heroic adventurers, following in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks and Romans. And, of course, they were motivated by the desire for wealth, particularly gold.

Question 11

In which of the following is the explorer mismatched with the area he explored?

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Ponce de León did not explore the Mississippi River Valley, he explored Florida and the surrounding areas.

Question 12

Write your definition of the concept of discovery.Then use this definition to demonstrate that Columbus was,or was not,the person who discovered America.

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Question 13

It is sometimes said that the Europeans who came to the Americas settled a "virgin land" that was unused and unspoiled.Write an essay demonstrating that this is,or is not,an accurate description of what happened.

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Question 14

Europeans learned of the great wealth of Asia from

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Question 15

Describe the impact of Europeans on Native American (Indian)cultures and the impact of native cultures on Europeans.Then explain why it was,or was not,a good thing that European culture prevailed.

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Question 16

Which of these statements does NOT describe mestizos?

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Mestizos were not pagan slaves of Cortes' soldiers. They were the offspring of Spanish conquistadores who married Indian women and formed a cultural and biological bridge between Latin America's European and Indian peoples, thus considered a "new race."

Question 17

Are the conquistadores to be considered villains or heroes for their actions in the Americas?

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Question 18

Summarize the motives,expectations,problems,and rewards associated with the age of European expansion.

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Question 19

All of the following were true of the Spanish except

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The statement that the Spanish practiced the same treatment as the English toward the Indians by isolating and shunning them is not true. The Spanish engaged in intermarriage and assimilation with the Native American populations, creating a complex mixed-race society.

Question 20

The Aztec chief Moctezuma allowed Cortés to enter the capital of Tenochtitlán because

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Moctezuma believed that Cortés was the god Quetzalcoatl, as the prophecy foretold that the god would return in the year that Cortés arrived. This belief led Moctezuma to welcome Cortés and his men into the city of Tenochtitlán without resistance.

Quiz 1: New World Beginnings,33,000 B.C.E.-1769 C.E.