Colonization of Latin America

What happened to the Inca?

• invasion by Aztec warriors

• conquered by Spanish soldiers

• decline in farm production

• depletion of water resources

In what region were the Inca located?

• Peru and Andes Mountains

• Mexico

• Brazil and Rainforest

• Europe

The Aztec civilization existed in...

• Mexico

• Canada

• Peru

• Florida

Which religion was widely spread among indigenous people as a result of European colonization?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Candomble

• Catholicism/Christianity

What is the main language of most countries in South America?

• Portuguese

• French

• English

• Spanish

Which is one factor that has contributed to South America's language diversity?

• Education

• Colonization

• Warfare

• Religion

The language and religion of South America have been most influenced by

• Free trade agreements

• Spanish Colonization

• indigenous populations

• alliances with the United States

What is one effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas during the colonial era?

• extinction of native livestock

• introduction of the African slave trade

• creation of a confederacy of native peoples

• improvement in industrial practices

Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase

• The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe

• The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output

• The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease

What was one benefit of the Columbian Exchange to Europeans?

• new supplies of slaves

• new forms of religion

• new foods like potatoes and corn

• land for Europe's surplus population