6B 1.5 History of the Caribbean Quiz

After the revolution in 1959, Cuba became a __________.

• Communist Dictatorship

• Democratic Republic

The Mayans were influenced by the Olmecs developed the numeral zero, and used slash-and-burn agriculture.

• True

• False

The Zapotec developed a writing system and were influenced by the Olmecs.

• True

• False

The children of saves in the Aztec empire were born free and commoners could sell themselves into slavery to repay a debt.

• True

• False

How did Spanish colonization affect Native Americans in Mesoamerica?

• They introduced diseases which killed many.

• They converted them to Christianity.

• They purchased land from them.

• They hired them to work on plantations.

The Spanish colonists imported ______ for labor because there was a shortage of Native Americans.

What did the Olmec have that enabled them to support the development of a civilization and cities?

• Heavy taxes

• Constructed houses

• Grew a surplus of food that could feed a large population.

• Developed a system of roads.

What led to Mexico's independence from Spain?

• Juarez was elected.

• Trade Expanded

• Mexican Cession

• Napoleon conquered Spanish colonies.

What was promised by the Mexican Constitution in 1917?

• To give land to citizens and lower taxes.

• To give more representation to citizens in the government.

• To establish a dictatorship.

• To give farmers more land and workers more rights.

In the Aztec empire, slaves would remain a slave for life and they had the same rights as commoners.

• True

• False