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Who came to South America in 1498?

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Vasco da Gama

What was the Line of Demarcation?

• A line set by the Spanish pope to divide the non-European world into 2 zones

• A line set by the French emperor to divide Africa

• A line set by the Portuguese king to divide South America

• A line set by the British monarch to divide North America

Which country had all claims to land west of the Line of Demarcation?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• A treaty that established the Line of Demarcation

• A treaty between Spain and Portugal to divide South America

• A treaty between France and England to divide North America

• A treaty between Portugal and England to divide Africa

What did the Spanish impose on their colonies in South America?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

What was the impact of Spanish conquest on South American Indians?

• Isolation, population growth, agricultural development

• Peaceful coexistence, economic prosperity, cultural exchange

• Independence, technological advancement, political stability

• Forced to new religion, millions died from sickness, forced labor

Which country was allowed to claim some of the land in South America, including what is now Brazil?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What became Brazil's most valuable export?

• Timber

• Gold

• Sugar

• Silver

What policy did Brazil have, similar to the Spanish colonies in South America?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Communism

What did the Portuguese begin importing to Brazil when Native South Americans began to die from diseases?

• Africans

• Asians

• Europeans

• North Americans