Colonial Latin America Quiz

Which two countries dominated Latin America since the Columbian Exchange?

• France and England

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Belgium

What was the primary language spoken in Brazil during the colonial period?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

• English

What was the relationship between the colonies and the home country under mercantilism?

• Equal partners

• Colonies were dependent

• Colonies were independent

• Colonies were superior

What was the main goal of the Spanish government in controlling trade?

• To increase local wealth

• To benefit the Spanish economy

• To promote global trade

• To support indigenous businesses

What was a consequence of the class system in Latin America?

• Equal power among all classes

• Unequal distribution of wealth and power

• Abolition of social classes

• Universal education

What privilege did the Peninsulares have in the class system?

• They could own land

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

• They could trade freely

• They were exempt from taxes

Creoles were part of which historical context?

• Ancient Rome

• Medieval Europe

• Colonial Americas

• Modern Asia

What describes the rights of Native Americans?

• They had the most rights

• They had equal rights

• They had the fewest rights

• They had no rights

What did Napoleon do after conquering Spain in 1808?

• Made himself king

• Made his brother king

• Established a republic

• Returned to France

How did Latin American colonists react to French rule?

• They accepted it

• They ignored it

• They refused it

• They supported it