Question 1

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Spanish colonies including religious, political, social, and cultural impact?

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of missionary zeal, reconquista, bishops, de las Casas, acceptance and change in Native American beliefs.

Question 2

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. A

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 discussion of geography regarding Mexico and Peru and Brazil, major products of trade, social issues, governance, and economic systems.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

uncompensa

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Criollos spent less time on intellectual pursuits than did peninsulars. 
B) While they read mostly religious literature, the Spaniards also obtained access to some of the Inquisition's banned books. 
C) Women usually preferred religious tracts to novels. 
D) The social life of a city's elite citizens was fast-paced, with many outings and festivals. 
E) Mixed-race and Amerindians were given equal rights. 
A) Criollos spent less time on intellectual pursuits than did peninsulars. 
B) While they read mostly religious literature, the Spaniards also obtained access to some of the Inquisition's banned books. 
C) Women usually preferred religious tracts to novels. 
D) The social life of a city's elite citizens was fast-paced, with many outings and festivals. 
E) Mixed-race and Amerindians were given equal rights.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) The Indians thought Cortés and Pizarro were devils. 
B) The conquistadors bribed Moctezuma and Atahualpa to betray their people. 
C) The conquistadors lost their Indian allies against the emperors. 
D) The Indians had steel weapons capable of killing an armored horseman. 
E) Masses of Indians died or were weakened by foreign diseases. 
A) The Indians thought Cortés and Pizarro were devils. 
B) The conquistadors bribed Moctezuma and Atahualpa to betray their people. 
C) The conquistadors lost their Indian allies against the emperors. 
D) The Indians had steel weapons capable of killing an armored horseman. 
E) Masses of Indians died or were weakened by foreign diseases.

Question 8

Where was the fabled American mountain of silver  located?

Accepted Answer

A) Lima 
B) Potosí 
C) Teotehuicán 
D) Mexico City 
E) Buenos Aires 
A) Lima 
B) Potosí 
C) Teotehuicán 
D) Mexico City 
E) Buenos Aires

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Where did the rebellion by the Túpac Amaru take place?

Accepted Answer

A) Mexico 
B) Saint Domingue 
C) Cuba 
D) Haiti 
E) Peru 
A) Mexico 
B) Saint Domingue 
C) Cuba 
D) Haiti 
E) Peru

Question 12

Term for identification: Reconquista

Accepted Answer

The term "Reconquista" refers to a perio

Question 13

____________________ was a valuable red dye extracted from native South American trees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was a valuable red dye extracted...

Question 14

Haitian slaves gained freedom after a revolt led by ____________________, an ex-slave.

Accepted Answer

Toussaint

Question 15

Through what port in Spain did nearly all of the early trade to and from Spanish America flow?

Accepted Answer

A) Acapulco 
B) Barcelona 
C) Valencia 
D) Seville 
E) Cadiz 
A) Acapulco 
B) Barcelona 
C) Valencia 
D) Seville 
E) Cadiz

Question 16

How did the Spanish operate the encomienda system?

Accepted Answer

A) Spanish conquerors had the right to expropriate land. 
B) Spanish conquerors had the right to demand free labor from the natives. 
C) Spanish conquerors were required to convert the natives to Christianity. 
D) Spanish conquerors were allowed to keep half the gold and silver they mined. 
E) Spanish conquerors were allowed to abuse natives with no government interference. 
A) Spanish conquerors had the right to expropriate land. 
B) Spanish conquerors had the right to demand free labor from the natives. 
C) Spanish conquerors were required to convert the natives to Christianity. 
D) Spanish conquerors were allowed to keep half the gold and silver they mined. 
E) Spanish conquerors were allowed to abuse natives with no government interference.

Question 17

Who advocated for the importation of African slaves as a labor source for colonial Hispanic America?

Accepted Answer

A) the Church 
B) the crown 
C) the peninsulars 
D) the crillos 
E) the Amerindians 
A) the Church 
B) the crown 
C) the peninsulars 
D) the crillos 
E) the Amerindians

Question 18

Both military and judicial matters were handled through the colonial ____________________ for Spain within the provinces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both military and judicial matters were handled...

Question 19

Term for identification: haciendas

Accepted Answer

The term "haciendas" refers to large est

Question 20

____________________ were early Spanish town councils that were considered an elective government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ were early Spanish town councils that...

Exam 7: From Conquest to Colonies in Hispanic America

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Spanish colonies including religious, political, social, and cultural impact?

How were Native Americans in colonial Hispanic America viewed legally?

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

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

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

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

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

Where was the fabled American mountain of silver located?

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

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

Where did the rebellion by the Túpac Amaru take place?

Term for identification: Reconquista

____________________ was a valuable red dye extracted from native South American trees.

Haitian slaves gained freedom after a revolt led by ____________________, an ex-slave.

Through what port in Spain did nearly all of the early trade to and from Spanish America flow?

How did the Spanish operate the encomienda system?

Who advocated for the importation of African slaves as a labor source for colonial Hispanic America?

Both military and judicial matters were handled through the colonial ____________________ for Spain within the provinces.

Term for identification: haciendas

____________________ were early Spanish town councils that were considered an elective government.

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