Social Structure of Colonial Latin America

What were the primary languages of colonial Latin America?

• English and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Dutch and German

• Italian and Greek

Which European countries established colonial empires in Latin America during the sixteenth century?

• France and England

• Spain and Portugal

• Netherlands and Belgium

• Italy and Greece

What was the term used for Spanish and Portuguese officials born in Europe who held the highest status in colonial Latin America?

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Mulattoes

From which part of Europe did the peninsulares originate?

• The British Isles

• The Scandinavian Peninsula

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

Which country became the ruler of Brazil during the colonial period?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What was the basis for the division of social classes in colonial Latin America?

• Wealth

• Education

• Status

• Military rank

What is the origin of the term "Latin America"?

• It refers to the Latin culture of the indigenous people.

• It is derived from the principal languages, Spanish and Portuguese, which come from Latin.

• It was named after a famous Latin explorer.

• It refers to the geographical location of the region.

Which of the following regions was NOT part of the Spanish colonial empire in the sixteenth century?

• Most of South America

• Parts of Central America

• Parts of North America

• Brazil

What new civilization arose within the lands of Central and South America during the colonial period?

• Anglo America

• Latin America

• Mesoamerica

• Caribbean America

Which social class in colonial Latin America was composed of people of mixed European and indigenous ancestry?

• Peninsulares

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Mulattoes