Natives and Spaniards

• Why does John Green argue that calling early Native Americans "primitive" is problematic?

• It implies they were less intelligent than other cultures.
• It perpetuates stereotypes and undermines the complexity of their cultures.
• It suggests they lacked any form of social structure.
• It ignores their contributions to agriculture and trade.

How did the arrival of Europeans impact Native North American populations?

• The arrival of Europeans caused population decline, cultural disruption, and loss of land for Native North Americans.
• The arrival of Europeans had no significant effect on Native North American populations.
• European settlers introduced new technologies that improved Native American lifestyles.
• The arrival of Europeans led to increased trade and prosperity for Native North Americans.

What role did religion play in Native American societies?

• Religion played a central role in guiding cultural practices, social structures, and the relationship with nature in Native American societies.
• Religion was solely focused on individual beliefs.
• Religion only influenced economic activities.
• Religion was irrelevant to cultural practices.

• How did Native Americans' views on land ownership differ from those of Europeans?

• Both Native Americans and Europeans shared the same views on land ownership.
• Native Americans believed in individual land ownership, while Europeans believed in communal land use.
• Native Americans believed in communal land use, whereas Europeans believed in individual land ownership.
• Native Americans viewed land as a commodity to be bought and sold, similar to Europeans.

What are some of the misconceptions Europeans had about Native Americans, according to John Green?

• Europeans thought Native Americans were technologically advanced.
• Europeans believed Native Americans lived in harmony with nature without conflict.
• Europeans viewed Native Americans as highly educated and civilized.
• Europeans believed Native Americans were primitive, constantly warring, and incapable of complex societies.

How did Bartolomé de las Casas view the treatment of Native Americans by the Spanish?

• Bartolomé de las Casas condemned the mistreatment of Native Americans by the Spanish.
• Las Casas remained indifferent to the suffering of Native Americans.
• He believed Native Americans were inferior and deserved harsh treatment.
• Bartolomé de las Casas supported the Spanish treatment of Native Americans.

What is the "Black Legend," and why is it important when studying early colonial history?

• The 'Black Legend' celebrates Spain's achievements in colonialism.
• The 'Black Legend' refers to a famous painting by Spanish artists.
• The 'Black Legend' is a term used to describe the positive impact of Spanish colonization.
• The 'Black Legend' is a narrative that depicts Spain as a cruel and oppressive colonial power, significant for understanding biases in early colonial history.

What challenges do historians face when studying Native American history, according to John Green?

• Challenges include scarcity of written records, colonial narratives, and interpreting oral histories.
• Uniformity in oral traditions
• Abundance of written records
• Lack of interest from historians