Week 8 - Hispanic Heritage Month Review Quiz

What is colonization?

• Peaceful trade between nations

• The use of violent force to take control of land, resources, and Indigenous peoples

• A cultural exchange between countries

• The migration of people to new territories

What religion did Spain impose on Latin America during colonization?

• Buddhism

• Roman Catholicism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What lasting impact of colonization is still evident in Latin America today?

• Equal distribution of wealth among all people

• People of European descent tend to hold greater power and wealth

• Indigenous people dominate political leadership

• Complete eradication of European influence

When did most of Latin America become independent?

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1800s

• 1900s

What languages are primarily spoken in Latin America due to its colonial history?

• English and German

• Spanish, Portuguese, and French

• Chinese and Japanese

• Arabic and Hindi

Who landed in the West Indies in 1492, marking the beginning of European exploration in Latin America?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

What group of people was forcibly brought to Latin America by Spain during colonization?

• Indigenous Australians

• Enslaved Africans

• Chinese laborers

• European merchants

What does the term "Hispanic" refer to?

• Someone from or descended from a Spanish-speaking country.

• Someone from or descended from Latin America.

• Someone born in Mexico or of Mexican descent.

• Someone of Mexican-American descent.

What is the primary focus of the term "Hispanic"?

• Geographical region

• Language heritage

• Citizenship

• Dual identities

What distinguishes the term "Latino" from "Hispanic"?

• Latino refers to language heritage, while Hispanic refers to geography.

• Latino refers to geography, while Hispanic refers to language heritage.

• Latino refers to Mexican descent, while Hispanic refers to Spanish descent.

• Latino refers to citizenship, while Hispanic refers to dual identities.