South America Lesson 2 History

What year did the Spanish conquer the Inca?

• 1533

• 1525

• 1540

• 1555

One of the Inca's greatest accomplishments in medicine was:

• the development of advanced surgical techniques

• the invention of the stethoscope

• the discovery of penicillin

• the creation of the first vaccine

The purpose of the extensive network of roads built by the Inca was to:

• facilitate trade and communication across the empire

• serve as a defense mechanism against invaders

• mark territorial boundaries

• promote tourism and cultural exchange

What were the Spanish conquistadors searching for in South America?

• A) Gold, God, and glory

• B) Land and resources

• C) Peace and prosperity

• D) Trade routes

The Spanish conquest changed the native populations in South America by:

• introducing new diseases that decimated populations

• preserving native cultures and traditions

• establishing equal partnerships with native tribes

• leaving the native populations largely unaffected

Catholic missionaries played a significant role in South America during the Spanish conquest by:

• spreading Christianity and converting indigenous people

• leading military expeditions

• establishing trade routes

• governing the colonies

Who claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500?

What natural resource did Portugal want from Brazil?

The conditions that led to the death of many natives enslaved by the Spanish were:

• Harsh working conditions and diseases

• Lack of food and water

• Rebellion against the Spanish

• Natural disasters

When did (a)   declare independence from (b)   ?

• Country A

• Country B

• Country C

• Country D