Spanish Colonial Systems and Their Impact

Spanish Colonial Systems and Their Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the historical abuses by the Spanish crown in Latin America, focusing on systems like Latifundia, Hacienda, and Encomienda. These systems led to severe exploitation and wealth concentration among the Creole elite, contributing to ongoing wealth disparities and political instability in the region. The video highlights the lasting impact of these colonial practices on Latin America's socio-economic landscape.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the narrator to discuss the Spanish abuses in Latin America?

A recent trip to Latin America

A documentary about Columbus

A book about Spanish history

A previous rant about Columbus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the latifundia system originally?

A modern economic system

An indigenous system

A Roman system

A Spanish colonial system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the hacienda system?

To promote trade with Europe

To grant land to indigenous people

To exploit large land areas for wealth

To establish new cities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the encomienda system affect indigenous people?

It subjected them to forced labor

It provided them with education

It offered them protection and freedom

It allowed them to own land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant consequence of the transatlantic slave trade in Latin America?

Increased cultural exchange

Concentration of wealth among the elite

Diversification of crops

Improved relations with Europe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the peninsulares?

Creole elites

Indigenous leaders

Spanish-born colonials

African slaves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the creole elite play in the Latin American wars of independence?

They decided the outcome due to their wealth and power

They remained neutral

They funded the independence movements

They led the indigenous armies

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