-What does the architecture shown in this painting of the central plaza of Mexico City reveal about Spain's approach to colonization?
A) Commerce was banned within the confines of the plaza.
B) The design of the plaza demonstrates the lack of urban planning used in Spanish colonial towns and cities.
C) The Spanish constructed buildings along the plaza to emphasize the strong power of the church and state.
D) Women were forbidden from attending events in public areas like the plaza.

Question

-What does the architecture shown in this painting of the central plaza of Mexico City reveal about Spain's approach to colonization?
A) Commerce was banned within the confines of the plaza. 
B) The design of the plaza demonstrates the lack of urban planning used in Spanish colonial towns and cities. 
C) The Spanish constructed buildings along the plaza to emphasize the strong power of the church and state. 
D) Women were forbidden from attending events in public areas like the plaza.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Spanish colonial architecture often placed significant emphasis on demonstrating the power of the church and the state, with grand buildings and churches surrounding central plazas to assert dominance and control, as well as to serve as centers of religious and governmental authority.

-What Does the Architecture Shown in This Painting of the Central