Question 1

What was the driving motivation of the early Spanish explorations in the Caribbean?

Accepted Answer

A) the European need for markets 
B) the Spanish search for resources 
C) the explorers search for treasure 
D) the desire for farm land 
E) the desire to expand their world empire 
A) the European need for markets 
B) the Spanish search for resources 
C) the explorers search for treasure 
D) the desire for farm land 
E) the desire to expand their world empire

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the viceroys of Spain and Peru?

Accepted Answer

A) They were criollos who were capable administrators. 
B) The viceroys were always Iberian born. 
C) They could be mestizos or criollos. 
D) They ruled as autonomous governors. 
E) The viceroys could be Amerindian royalty. 
A) They were criollos who were capable administrators. 
B) The viceroys were always Iberian born. 
C) They could be mestizos or criollos. 
D) They ruled as autonomous governors. 
E) The viceroys could be Amerindian royalty.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the Spanish and Portuguese experience in the Americas including economic, political, and contact with native populations. Justify your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Question 4

With what did Hernán Cortés begin the construction of Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

A) slave labor 
B) labor from the captured Aztecs 
C) help from the troops of Francisco Pizarro 
D) bricks baked in coastal kilns 
E) stones from pyramids he had destroyed 
A) slave labor 
B) labor from the captured Aztecs 
C) help from the troops of Francisco Pizarro 
D) bricks baked in coastal kilns 
E) stones from pyramids he had destroyed

Question 5

What eventually happened to about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain?

Accepted Answer

A) It was used to pay for a war with France. 
B) It went directly to the Catholic Church. 
C) It was traded to China to pay for silk and porcelain. 
D) It was distributed among the criollos and mestizos. 
E) It was taken by English pirates. 
A) It was used to pay for a war with France. 
B) It went directly to the Catholic Church. 
C) It was traded to China to pay for silk and porcelain. 
D) It was distributed among the criollos and mestizos. 
E) It was taken by English pirates.

Question 6

How did some of the Amerindians deal with the coming of Christianity in relation to many of their native practices and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A) They abandoned their old beliefs to embrace Christianity completely. 
B) They blended the various religions to produce a mixture of different belief systems. 
C) They rejected any encroachments by the Christian faith. 
D) They had the Jesuits expelled from their native homelands. 
E) They used violence and burned churches to deter Christian conversions. 
A) They abandoned their old beliefs to embrace Christianity completely. 
B) They blended the various religions to produce a mixture of different belief systems. 
C) They rejected any encroachments by the Christian faith. 
D) They had the Jesuits expelled from their native homelands. 
E) They used violence and burned churches to deter Christian conversions.

Question 7

What were the main exports from the Spanish colonies in the early years of colonialism?

Accepted Answer

A) The locals exported high-quality handcrafted goods. 
B) The colonies exported slaves to the homeland. 
C) The Spanish farmers exported large quantities of sugar. 
D) The colonists exported the highly-popular new product of tobacco. 
E) The Spanish colonies shipped large amounts of precious metals. 
A) The locals exported high-quality handcrafted goods. 
B) The colonies exported slaves to the homeland. 
C) The Spanish farmers exported large quantities of sugar. 
D) The colonists exported the highly-popular new product of tobacco. 
E) The Spanish colonies shipped large amounts of precious metals.

Question 8

How were Native Americans in colonial Hispanic America viewed legally?

Accepted Answer

A) They received special treatment and guidance. 
B) They could serve in the militia. 
C) They were treated as slaves. 
D) They were severely restricted in their movement. 
E) They were at the bottom of the social pyramid. 
A) They received special treatment and guidance. 
B) They could serve in the militia. 
C) They were treated as slaves. 
D) They were severely restricted in their movement. 
E) They were at the bottom of the social pyramid.

Question 9

Who was responsible for the cultural and educational matters concerning both Europeans and Indians in colonial Hispanic America?

Accepted Answer

A) the civil governors 
B) the criollos 
C) the caudillos 
D) the missionaries 
E) the bishops 
A) the civil governors 
B) the criollos 
C) the caudillos 
D) the missionaries 
E) the bishops

Question 10

What was the result of the slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture?

Accepted Answer

A) It expanded the French domination of Haiti. 
B) It made a lasting impression on many people on both sides of the slavery issue. 
C) It brought Napoleon to the New World. 
D) It ultimately led to complete independence for Haiti . 
E) It was ultimately a failure . 
A) It expanded the French domination of Haiti. 
B) It made a lasting impression on many people on both sides of the slavery issue. 
C) It brought Napoleon to the New World. 
D) It ultimately led to complete independence for Haiti . 
E) It was ultimately a failure .

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

uncompensa

Question 12

Term for identification: peninsulars

Accepted Answer

The term "peninsulares" refers to a soci

Question 13

What was the result of a population increase among Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) a concern for rebellion against Spain 
B) an increased amicable trade between Native Americans and the Spanish 
C) an increase in commerce 
D) an increase in exploitation by the Spanish 
E) an influx of Native American migrants to Europe 
A) a concern for rebellion against Spain 
B) an increased amicable trade between Native Americans and the Spanish 
C) an increase in commerce 
D) an increase in exploitation by the Spanish 
E) an influx of Native American migrants to Europe

Question 14

What was the role of the colonial mestizos?

Accepted Answer

A) They paid taxes and helped the Catholic Church with the Inquisition. 
B) They worked in the silver mines when no one else would. 
C) They served as links between the Indian and Spanish populations. 
D) They attended universities and brought their learning back to their homelands. 
E) They would become military officers and alleviate manpower shortages for the Spanish. 
A) They paid taxes and helped the Catholic Church with the Inquisition. 
B) They worked in the silver mines when no one else would. 
C) They served as links between the Indian and Spanish populations. 
D) They attended universities and brought their learning back to their homelands. 
E) They would become military officers and alleviate manpower shortages for the Spanish.

Question 15

Which of the following groups were at the bottom of the social pyramid in the Spanish colonies?

Accepted Answer

A) African slaves 
B) mestizos 
C) peninsulars 
D) Amerindians 
E) unmarried women 
A) African slaves 
B) mestizos 
C) peninsulars 
D) Amerindians 
E) unmarried women

Question 16

Term for identification: gaucho

Accepted Answer

The term "gaucho" refers to the traditio

Exam 28: From Conquest to Colonies in Hispanic America

What was the driving motivation of the early Spanish explorations in the Caribbean?

Which of the following is true of the viceroys of Spain and Peru?

Compare and contrast the Spanish and Portuguese experience in the Americas including economic, political, and contact with native populations. Justify your answer with examples.

With what did Hernán Cortés begin the construction of Mexico City?

What eventually happened to about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain?

How did some of the Amerindians deal with the coming of Christianity in relation to many of their native practices and beliefs?

What were the main exports from the Spanish colonies in the early years of colonialism?

How were Native Americans in colonial Hispanic America viewed legally?

Who was responsible for the cultural and educational matters concerning both Europeans and Indians in colonial Hispanic America?

What was the result of the slave rebellion led by Toussaint L'Ouverture?

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

Term for identification: peninsulars

What was the result of a population increase among Native Americans?

What was the role of the colonial mestizos?

Which of the following groups were at the bottom of the social pyramid in the Spanish colonies?

Term for identification: gaucho

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