Latino Contributions to U.S. History

What does the text say about the Latino identity?

• It is simple and well-understood

• It is complex and not always understood

• It is irrelevant to modern society

• It is identical to European identity

What does the text suggest about the importance of knowing Latino history?

• It is only important for Latinos

• It is important for everyone

• It is only relevant to historians

• It is less important than other histories

Who were the first Latinos born from the mix of Europeans and native populations?

• Afro-Latino

• Indigenous Latino

• Mestizo

• Taíno

What is a common misconception about islands?

• They are easy to navigate

• They are stress-free paradises

• They have no agriculture

• They are densely populated

What was one of the main consequences of Columbus's arrival for the indigenous people?

• Cultural exchange

• Technological advancement

• Enslavement and displacement

• Economic prosperity

What did Columbus's arrival in the New World signify for many indigenous cultures?

• A new beginning

• The end of their civilization

• A peaceful coexistence

• An era of prosperity

What did the Taíno often do with indigenous peoples from other islands?

• They traded goods.

• They united to fight.

• They competed for resources.

• They ignored them.

What was the mindset of the Taíno towards European sailors according to Leguizamo?

• They were frightened.

• They were awed.

• They were not frightened or awed.

• They were indifferent.

What did the Spanish friars report to the king of Spain?

• The success of their missions

• The conversion of all natives

• The death of many natives

• The discovery of new lands

What is the significance of the term 'boriquas'?

• It refers to a type of dance

• It is a Taíno word for Puerto Rican identity

• It is a Spanish term for explorers

• It is a name for a native tribe