Territorial Division of New Spain

Who initiated the colony that became New Spain?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Juan de Oñate

• Diego de Velázquez

What was the approximate size of New Spain compared to modern Mexico?

• One million square kilometers

• Four million square kilometers

• Eight million square kilometers

• Two million square kilometers

Which historian provided insights on the territorial division of New Spain?

• José María Morelos

• Bernal Díaz del Castillo

• Hernán Cortés

• Toribio Esquivel Obregón

Which province was part of the Kingdom of Mexico?

• Jalisco

• Puebla

• Colima

• Zacatecas

What was the purpose of the territorial division in New Spain?

• To increase land ownership

• To establish military control

• To promote trade

• To facilitate public administration

Which of the following was NOT a province of the Kingdom of Nueva Galicia?

• Colima

• Zacatecas

• Chihuahua

• Jalisco

What significant reform did King Carlos III implement in 1786?

• Expansion of territories

• Abolition of the virrey

• Establishment of intendencias

• Creation of new provinces

How many intendencias were created as a result of the reforms?

• 10

• 15

• 8

• 12

Which province was included in the intendencia of Oriente?

• Mérida

• Veracruz

• Nuevo León

• Guadalajara

Which of the following provinces depended directly on the virrey?

• Guadalajara

• Zacatecas

• Tlaxcala

• Mérida