Spanish Colonialism Quiz

What were the main tasks of the Spanish Conquistadors?

• Discovering new lands, colonizing them, plundering resources, and establishing trade routes

• Building castles, farming, and trading with local tribes

• Writing books, teaching, and spreading religion

• Creating art, music, and literature for the Spanish Empire

What weakened the Inca Empire in 1532, making it vulnerable to Pizarro's conquest?

• Civil war and smallpox

• Earthquakes and floods

• Famine and drought

• Invasion by the Aztecs

What were Spanish Conquistadors like Pizarro granted large areas for under the Encomienda System?

• Building new churches

• Establishing trade routes

• Using forced labor in mines and plantations

• Creating new cities

What determined social status, legal rights, and access to opportunities in the New Spain Caste System?

• Age

• Gender

• Racial ancestry

• Occupation

What was Bartolomé de las Casas known as?

• Protector of the Poor

• Defender of the Indians

• Advocate for Peace

• Champion of the Church

What did Bartolomé de las Casas recommend regarding labor?

• Importation of European workers

• Importation of African slaves

• Use of indigenous labor

• Use of machinery

What was the impact of the discovery of silver in the Americas on Spain?

• It made Spain deceptively wealthy.

• It caused Spain to lose wealth.

• It had no impact on Spain's wealth.

• It made Spain the poorest country in Europe.

What labor system did the Spanish adopt from the Inca that required citizens to work for a set amount of days?

• Feudal system

• Mita system

• Caste system

• Guild system

What were two uses of the newly acquired silver by Spain?

• Build new cities and fund education

• Pay off war debts and purchase goods from China

• Invest in agriculture and support the arts

• Fund exploration and build ships

What did Spain use all their silver for?

• To build schools

• To pay China for silk, spices, and china

• To invest in agriculture

• To fund scientific research