GH 2 Unit 8: Exploring America

What did Felipe II fortify through his religious policies?

• Trade regulations

• The Inquisition

• Cultural exchange

• Military alliances

How were territories in the Americas structured administratively?

• Into city-states

• Into kingdoms

• Into viceroyalties

• Into independent regions

Which country rivaled the Spanish monarchy during Carlos I's reign?

• Italy

• France

• England

• Portugal

The primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition was to maintain:

• Catholic orthodoxy

• Foreign relations

• Economic stability

• Political power

Who held the top position in colonial society?

• Indigenous peoples

• African slaves

• Spaniards

• Clergy

What did the encomienda system grant to colonists?

• Financial freedom

• Land and indigenous labor

• Religious autonomy

• Political power

What was the outcome of the Germanias revolts in Valencia and Mallorca?

• Victory against Carlos I

• Defeat of the nobility

• Defeated ultimately

• Supported by France

When did a revolt in Aragón flare over jurisdictional issues?

• 1475

• 1591

• 1620

• 1750

Which treaty divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain?

• Treaty of Verdun

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

What were the devastating consequences of Spanish colonization for indigenous populations?

• Improved quality of life

• Increase in population

• Forced labor and cultural decline

• Preservation of traditions