Question 1

In the early colonial period, the greatest amount of silver was extracted from ____________________, and the second largest amount came from mines just north of ____________________ ____________________.

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The answer of In the early colonial period, the greatest...

Question 2

Which of these were main features of the colonial system?

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Viceroyalties, which were large administrative districts governed by a viceroy appointed by the Spanish crown, and cabildos, or municipal councils, were both key features of the colonial system in Spanish America. Democratic elections, free trade among the viceroyalties, the predominance of small farms owned by mulattos, and separation of church and civil government were not main features of the colonial system.

Question 3

It is estimated that about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain ended up

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The majority of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain was used to pay for luxury goods from China, such as silk and porcelain. This trade was known as the Manila Galleon trade and lasted for over 250 years. The silver was used to pay for these goods because China did not accept any other forms of payment.

Question 4

Which of the following was most descriptive of women's situation in the Spanish colonies?

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Wealthy widows in the Spanish colonies often had more autonomy and were able to manage their own financial affairs, which was not as common for women in other situations.

Question 5

After conquering the Aztecs in 1521, Cortés began the construction of ____________________ ____________________ with stone from destroyed pyramids.

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Question 6

The reforms of King Charles III

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Question 7

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18^th century Latin America?

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Question 8

It would be most accurate to describe the attitudes and actions of the peninsulares and criollos toward each other as

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The peninsulares (Spanish-born colonists) and criollos (people of Spanish descent born in the colonies) often had tense relationships due to social and political tensions. The criollos resented the peninsulares' higher status and favored treatment from the Spanish Crown. However, they also acknowledged and accepted the peninsulares' power and influence in colonial society. Therefore, the best choice is D, resentful but realistically accepting.

Question 9

Which of the following factors helped bring about the rapid fall of both the Aztec and Inca empires?

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The rapid fall of both the Aztec and Inca empires was largely due to the fact that masses of Indians died or were weakened by foreign diseases brought by the conquistadores. The conquistadores did have an advantage in terms of technology and military tactics, but it was the devastating impact of diseases like smallpox that really allowed them to conquer these empires. Other factors, such as the Indians' initial confusion and fear of the armed Spanish, and the use of Indian allies by the conquistadores, also played a role, but were not as significant as the impact of disease.

Question 10

Tupac Amaru led an almost-successful rebellion in what place?

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Tupac Amaru led a rebellion in Peru against Spanish colonial rule in the 18th century.

Question 11

When rounded up and moved into Spanish towns, local Indians

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Question 12

Which of these took place under the Bourbon leadership of King Charles III in Spain?

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Question 13

Indians who converted to Christianity had a special feeling for the Virgin Mary, who they viewed as

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Question 14

At the bottom of the social pyramid in the Spanish colonies were

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Question 15

The encomienda gave Spanish conquerors the right to demand ____________________ ____________________ from the natives as a reward for exploration.

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Question 16

____________________ were native-born Iberians living in Latin America.

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Question 17

The slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture

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The slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture ended the French domination of Haiti and made a lasting impression on many people on both sides of the slavery issue. However, L'Ouverture was eventually captured and died in prison, but his legacy continued to inspire movements for abolition and freedom.

Question 18

Brazil, a colony of ____________________ began as a/an ____________________.

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Question 19

The colonial mestizos

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The colonial mestizos served as links between the Indian and Spanish populations, as they were of mixed race and had both Spanish and indigenous ancestry. They often acted as intermediaries between the two groups and were influential in the merging of the cultures. They were not exempt from taxation and the Inquisition, and there is no evidence that they were nomadic horsemen. While attending university was not explicitly encouraged, there were some mestizos who gained access to education and became prominent intellectuals. They could also potentially become military officers, although this was more limited for those of mixed race.

Question 20

For New Spain, the last of the 17^th century and the first part of the 18^th was a time of

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Quiz 28: From Conquest to Colonies in Hispanic America

In the early colonial period, the greatest amount of silver was extracted from , and the second largest amount came from mines just north of .

Which of these were main features of the colonial system?

It is estimated that about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain ended up

Which of the following was most descriptive of women's situation in the Spanish colonies?

After conquering the Aztecs in 1521, Cortés began the construction of with stone from destroyed pyramids.

The reforms of King Charles III

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18^th century Latin America?

It would be most accurate to describe the attitudes and actions of the peninsulares and criollos toward each other as

Which of the following factors helped bring about the rapid fall of both the Aztec and Inca empires?

Tupac Amaru led an almost-successful rebellion in what place?

When rounded up and moved into Spanish towns, local Indians

Which of these took place under the Bourbon leadership of King Charles III in Spain?

Indians who converted to Christianity had a special feeling for the Virgin Mary, who they viewed as

At the bottom of the social pyramid in the Spanish colonies were

The encomienda gave Spanish conquerors the right to demand from the natives as a reward for exploration.

____________________ were native-born Iberians living in Latin America.

The slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture

Brazil, a colony of began as a/an .

The colonial mestizos

For New Spain, the last of the 17^th century and the first part of the 18^th was a time of

Quiz 28: From Conquest to Colonies in Hispanic America

In the early colonial period, the greatest amount of silver was extracted from ____________________, and the second largest amount came from mines just north of ____________________ ____________________.

Which of these were main features of the colonial system?

It is estimated that about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain ended up

Which of the following was most descriptive of women's situation in the Spanish colonies?

After conquering the Aztecs in 1521, Cortés began the construction of ____________________ ____________________ with stone from destroyed pyramids.

The reforms of King Charles III

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18th century Latin America?

It would be most accurate to describe the attitudes and actions of the peninsulares and criollos toward each other as

Which of the following factors helped bring about the rapid fall of both the Aztec and Inca empires?

Tupac Amaru led an almost-successful rebellion in what place?

When rounded up and moved into Spanish towns, local Indians

Which of these took place under the Bourbon leadership of King Charles III in Spain?

Indians who converted to Christianity had a special feeling for the Virgin Mary, who they viewed as

At the bottom of the social pyramid in the Spanish colonies were

The encomienda gave Spanish conquerors the right to demand ____________________ ____________________ from the natives as a reward for exploration.

____________________ were native-born Iberians living in Latin America.

The slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture

Brazil, a colony of ____________________ began as a/an ____________________.

The colonial mestizos

For New Spain, the last of the 17th century and the first part of the 18th was a time of

In the early colonial period, the greatest amount of silver was extracted from , and the second largest amount came from mines just north of .

After conquering the Aztecs in 1521, Cortés began the construction of with stone from destroyed pyramids.

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18^th century Latin America?

The encomienda gave Spanish conquerors the right to demand from the natives as a reward for exploration.

Brazil, a colony of began as a/an .

For New Spain, the last of the 17^th century and the first part of the 18^th was a time of