Crash Course Spanish Empire Quiz

Who formed the Aztec state?

• Various independent tribes

• A coalition of European settlers

• A single powerful emperor

• An alliance of three major cities in modern day Mexico

Answer explanation

The correct choice is an alliance of three major cities in modern day Mexico, which formed the Aztec state.

What was the primary job of Aztec priests?

• To keep order in the cosmos through appeasing the gods

• To trade with other civilizations

• To lead military expeditions

• To educate the children

Answer explanation

The primary job of Aztec priests was to keep order in the cosmos through appeasing the gods.

Why did the Aztecs demand tribute from conquered people?

• In the form of goods, precious metals, and people to sacrifice

• To enrich their own cities

• To fund their military campaigns

• To build more temples

Answer explanation

The Aztecs demanded tribute in the form of goods, precious metals, and people to sacrifice as a way to enrich their own cities and maintain power.

What made it easier for Cortez to find allies to overthrow the Aztecs?

• The Aztecs' advanced technology

• The Aztecs' wealth

• The Aztecs' isolation

• The fact that the Aztecs were ruling over thousands of people who hated them

Answer explanation

Cortez found allies to overthrow the Aztecs because the Aztecs were ruling over thousands of people who hated them, making it easier to gather support against them.

What was the Inca empire's method for integrating conquered people?

• Offering them citizenship

• Allowing them to maintain their own rulers

• Mandating that people learn the Incan language

• Forcing them to pay heavy taxes

Answer explanation

The correct method for integrating conquered people in the Inca empire was mandating that people learn the Incan language.

What was the mit'a system used for by the Inca?

• A form of currency

• To build roads and temples

• A religious practice

• A system of trade

Answer explanation

The mit'a system was used by the Inca to build roads and temples, not as a form of currency, religious practice, or system of trade.

Why didn't the Spanish purchase African slaves to work in the South American silver mines?

• It was cheaper to use indigenous labor

• The indigenous people were more skilled

• The mines were too dangerous

• There were no slaves available

Answer explanation

Using indigenous labor was cheaper than purchasing African slaves to work in the South American silver mines.

What was a major consequence of the influx of silver into Spain?

• Increased trade with Asia

• Skyrocketing inflation

• Technological advancements

• Population growth

Answer explanation

The major consequence of the influx of silver into Spain was skyrocketing inflation, not increased trade with Asia, technological advancements, or population growth.

How did American silver impact the Chinese economy?

• It led to technological innovation

• It caused a decrease in silk production

• It led to inflation and required taxes to be paid in silver

• It strengthened the Ming government

Answer explanation

American silver led to inflation and required taxes to be paid in silver, impacting the Chinese economy.

What was the primary reason for the Spanish crown's financial troubles in the 17th century?

• They couldn't find any more silver

• They defaulted on their debt several times

• They lost their colonies in the Americas

• The cost of maintaining the empire was too low

Answer explanation

The primary reason for the Spanish crown's financial troubles in the 17th century was that they defaulted on their debt several times.