Spanish Colonization in the Americas

Who were the Spanish-born officials responsible for overseeing administrative regions in the Spanish Empire?

• Viceroys and governors

• Missionaries

• Royal officials

• Encomenderos

Which governing body legislated colonial affairs in the Spanish Empire?

• Council of the Indies

• Casa de Contratación

• Franciscan Order

• Jesuit Order

What was the labor system instituted by the Spanish crown during colonization?

• Encomienda system

• Missionary system

• Slave trade

• Caste system

Who spoke against the atrocities committed by colonizers against indigenous peoples?

• Bartolomé de las Casas

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

What was the primary purpose of the transatlantic slave trade?

• To provide labor for plantations and mines

• To spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To promote cultural exchange

Which social class held the highest status in Spanish colonial society?

• Spanish-born citizens

• Mixed race individuals

• Indigenous peoples

• Enslaved individuals

What were the urban centers in Spanish America called?

• Bustling hubs

• Administrative cities

• Religious centers

• Commercial towns

What was the impact of Spanish colonization on indigenous populations?

• Widespread loss of population

• Improved living conditions

• Preservation of culture

• Economic prosperity

What resources fueled Spain's Golden Age?

• Gold, silver, and agricultural products

• Oil and gas reserves

• Textiles and spices

• Timber and minerals

What is a notable form of resistance by indigenous groups against Spanish rule?

• Revolts and uprisings

• Assimilation and cooperation

• Peaceful protests

• Migration to other regions