Chapter 2 Overall Study Guide

What European country established a significant empire in the Americas during the Age of Exploration?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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Which Spanish explorer is known for his conquest of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando Cortes

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Ferdinand Magellan

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What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in the Americas?

• To establish trade networks

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To train soldiers for warfare

• To promote agricultural innovations

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What was the impact of diseases brought by the Spanish on Native American populations?

• They improved overall health

• They had no effect

• The caused widespread death and devastation

• The led to increased resistance

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The system where Spanish settlers were granted land and labor from Native Americans was known as:

• Encomeinda

• Mercantilsim

• Feudalism

• Serfdom

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What valuable resource greatly motivated Spain's exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• timber

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Which city served as the capital of the Spanish Empire in the Americas for many years?

• Madrid

• Seville

• Barcelona

• Mexico City

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What were the main factors that contributed to Spain's success in establishing its empire in the Americas?

• Advanced weaponry and military strategies

• Extensive knowledge of geography

• Collaboration with Native American allies

• Strong support from other European nations

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How did the encomienda system function in Spain's American colonies

• It was a trade network between Spain and its colonies.

• It was a form of forced labor imposed on Native Americans.

• It was a political alliance between Spanish settlers and indigenous leaders.

• It was a system of equal distribution of resources among colonists

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What role did Catholic missionaries play in Spain's American colonies?

• They focused on developing trade relations with indigenous peoples.

• They primarily served as military advisors to the Spanish conquistadors.

• They aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish missions.

• The advocated for the rights of the Native Americans

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