Colonial Latin America Quiz

Define the colonial system in Latin America as described in the text.

Which countries had colonized the majority of Latin America by the late 1700s?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Spain and France

• Portugal and Britain

Explain the role of the Catholic Church in the colonization of Latin America.

What was the main basis of the economies in most Latin American colonies?

• Agriculture

• Mining of precious metals

• Trade

• Manufacturing

Describe the social structure in Latin America during the colonial period.

Who were the peninsulares in the colonial Latin American society?

• People born in Spain but living in Latin America

• People of mixed European and Native ancestry

• People of Spanish heritage born in Latin America

• Enslaved Africans

What was the position of Creoles in the colonial Latin American society?

• They held high-level political offices

• They controlled land and had wealth

• They were at the bottom of the social scale

• They were enslaved

Who were the Mestizos and what was their social status in colonial Latin America?

What inspired many colonies in Latin America to seek independence?

• The American and French Revolutions

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Scientific Revolution

How did the Enlightenment philosophers influence the independence movements in Latin America?