Ch. 3, Lesson 1 Quiz: Spanish Colonization in the Americas

What was the name of the colony established by the Spanish in the Americas?

• New France

• New Spain

• New England

• New Portugal

What was the purpose of the encomienda system?

• To trade goods with American Indians

• To grant settlers the right to demand payments or labor from local American Indians

• To establish schools for American Indians

• To build roads and infrastructure

What was one of the main goals of Spanish missionaries in Florida?

• To build forts

• To persuade American Indians to become Christians

• To mine for gold

• To establish trade routes

How did the Spanish impact American Indians?

• They helped them build cities

• They taught them new farming techniques

• Many Natives died from diseases and being overworked

• They provided them with new technologies

Why was St. Augustine founded?

• To promote trade with Native Americans.
• To establish a religious mission in the region.
• To create a cultural center for Spanish art.
• To have a Spanish military presence in the New World

Put New Spain's class system in order from top to bottom.

• Peninsular

• Native Indians and Enslaved Africans

• Criollo/Criolla

• Mestizos

Who did the Spanish drive out of Florida in order to establish St. Augustine?

• British

• Portuguese

• French

• Dutch

Which are examples of how the Spanish colonists cooperated with the American Indians?

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• Translating Catholic texts into Indian language

• Teaching Indians how to hunt and fish

• Allowing Indians to govern themselves

• Offering gifts to Indian leaders

Which are examples of how the Spanish colonists had conflict with the American Indians?

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• Taking American Indian land

• Forcing American Indians into missions

• Selling American Indians to the French

• Making American Indians adopt a Spanish way of life

Why did Spain establish colonies in the Americas?

SELECT 2 REASONS

• Spreading Christianity

• Seeking political alliances with Native tribes
• Gaining more land and natural resources

• Promoting European art and culture