Topic 2, Lesson 1 Quiz

What is a viceroy?

• A viceroy is a royal official who runs a country or province in the name of and as representative of another King or Queen

• A viceroy is a title given to a king's advisor.
• A viceroy is a military leader in ancient Rome.
• A viceroy is a type of butterfly.

What did the Spanish bring to the Americas that caused many Native people to die?

• New farming techniques
• Metal tools and weapons
• Cultural practices and traditions
• Diseases such as smallpox.

What was the main reason Spain wanted to take over parts of the Americas?

• To spread Judiasm in the Americas.

• To establish military bases for defense.
• To create a new colony for Spanish settlers.
• To acquire wealth, resources, and to spread their religion

What was the name of the capital city in New Spain?

• Bogotá
• Lima
• Mexico City
• Havana

How long did the Spanish Empire last?

• Approximately 300 years.

• About 200 years.
• Nearly 100 years.
• Around 600 years.

What was the name of the journey enslaved Africans took across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Middle Passage
• Transatlantic Voyage
• African Trail
• Oceanic Expedition

Where were most enslaved Africans taken to?

• Europe
• The Americas
• Asia
• Australia