WHII Quizizz Review 17

Which region was predominantly colonized by Spain?

• South America

• Southeast Asia

• Africa

• Australia

What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily about?

• Promoting democracy in the Western Hemisphere

• Opposing European colonialism in the Americas

• Establishing trade agreements with European nations

• Supporting independence movements in South America

What territory did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

Which country was considered a sphere of influence due to foreign control?

• India

• Japan

• China

• Korea

What is Simon Bolivar best known for?

• Establishing trade routes in South America

• Leading Venezuela to independence in 1821 and building support to defeat the Spanish

• Writing influential poetry

• Discovering gold mines in Colombia

What is Miguel Hidalgo famous for initiating?

• The "grito de dolores" which led to a rebellion against Spanish rule

• The establishment of the Mexican educational system

• The first Mexican Congress

• The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What is Jose de San Martin renowned for?

• His poetry during the Spanish colonial period

• His exploration of the Andes

• His role in the independence movements in South America

• His diplomatic missions in Europe

Who was the first King of Brazil?

• King João VI

• Emperor Pedro II

• Prince Dom Pedro

• King Manuel II

What is Toussaint L'ouverture best known for?

• Leading the Mexican War of Independence

• Establishing the Republic of Haiti

• Leading the Haitian independence movement

• Ending slavery in the French colonies

What role did peninsulares play in colonial Spanish society?

• They were common citizens with no special privileges

• They were the only ones allowed to hold high government offices

• They were local craftsmen and traders

• They were military leaders appointed by the king