Spanish Colonial Cities Quiz

What is the central feature of many cities in Latin America, according to the video?

• Central market

• Central plaza

• Central park

• Central square

In which year was Bogota, Colombia founded by a Spanish conquistador?

• 1620

• 1607

• 1492

• 1538

What is located along one edge of the Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota?

• Marketplace

• School

• Cathedral

• City hall

How were the old streets in Bogota designed?

• Curvy

• Irregular

• Circular

• Rectilinear grid

What was the purpose of the Laws of the Indies?

• To govern the sighting, design, and construction of new cities

• To promote trade with indigenous people

• To encourage religious freedom

• To establish a new form of government

How many Spanish settlers immigrated during the colonization period?

• 5-6 million

• 1-2 million

• 500,000

• 3-4 million

What was the main goal of the Spanish empire in the Americas?

• To preserve indigenous culture

• To establish democracy

• To extract gold and silver

• To promote education

What was the starting point for the town according to the Laws of the Indies?

• Town hall

• Marketplace

• Plaza

• Church

What land use was recommended to be located outside of town in the Laws of the Indies?

• Slaughterhouses

• Schools

• Housing

• Shops