Latin American Revolution and Independence Quiz

What were the three institutions that exercised control over the population in Latin America before independence?

• Portuguese Crown, Hindu Temples, Matriarchy, Ottoman Empire

• French Monarchy, Islamic Caliphate, Feudal Lords, Chinese Emperor

• Spanish Crown, Catholic Church, Patriarchy, Native American Tribes

• Spanish Crown, Catholic Church, Patriarchy, British Parliament

What was the main source of revenue for the Spanish Crown in the colonies?

• Donations from other European countries

• Trade with Asian countries

• 20% tax on all goods called 'the royal fifth'

• Income tax on citizens

Who controlled time and everyday lives of people in Latin America before independence?

• British Parliament

• Spanish Crown

• Catholic Church

• Patriarchy

What is the term used to describe the blending of cultures in Latin America?

• Transculturation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Assimilation

• Colonization

What was the racial hierarchy in Latin America before independence?

• White, Asian, Mestizo, Mulatto

• White, Black, Indigenous, Asian

• White, Black, Mestizo, Mulatto

• White, Indigenous, Mestizo, Black

Which country was ruled by Portugal and achieved independence without much bloodshed?

• Venezuela

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Argentina

Who was the leader of the Mexican independence movement?

• Simon Bolivar

• Father Morelos

• Padre Hidalgo

• Jose de San Martin

What was the main reason for the failure of the first peasant uprising in Mexico?

• Internal conflicts among the peasants

• Lack of support from the Creoles

• Intervention by the British forces

• Strong resistance from the Peninsulares

Who is known as 'el Libertador' for his role in the independence of South America?

• Simon Bolivar

• Father Morelos

• Padre Hidalgo

• Jose de San Martin

What was the most revolutionary aspect of Latin American independence movements?

• Abolishing the social hierarchy

• Enshrining the idea of popular sovereignty

• Weakening the power of the Catholic Church

• Establishing a matriarchal society