Crash Course - Spanish Empire & Its Global Impact

According to Crash Course, what was the general impact of the Spanish Empire's influence on the lives of people around the world?

• Mostly positive

• Mostly negative

• No significant impact

• Varied depending on the region

What was a key reason Hernán Cortés was able to find allies to help overthrow the Aztec Empire?

• The Aztecs had a weak military

• Cortés offered advanced weaponry to local tribes

• The Aztecs were ruling over many people who resented them

• The Aztecs were experiencing a major civil war

By the time the Spanish arrived in 1532, what was the estimated population ruled by the Inca Empire?

• 1 to 2 million people

• 4 to 6 million people

• 7 to 9 million people

• 10 to 12 million people

What was the primary purpose of the Inca's "Mita" system?

• To collect tribute in the form of agricultural goods

• To provide military service for the empire

• To mandate unpaid labor for government projects

• To establish a universal education system

How many tons of silver were extracted from Spanish mines in the Americas between the 16th and 18th centuries?

• 50,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 150,000 tons

• 200,000 tons

What was a significant economic consequence for Spain due to the massive influx of silver from the Americas?

• A period of sustained economic growth and stability.

• A decrease in the value of Spanish currency due to inflation.

• Increased tax revenue that was effectively managed by the royal family.

• A shift from silver to gold as the primary currency.

Which two major European kingdoms were united under Charles V in 1519?

• France and England

• Spain and Portugal

• Spain and Austria

• The Ottoman Empire and Russia

How did the Ming government's tax policy change as more silver entered the Chinese economy?

• They reduced taxes to stimulate trade.

• They began accepting taxes only in silver.

• They required taxes to be paid in goods like grain and labor.

• They abolished taxes for farmers.

What was a major negative consequence of the global silver trade for both Spain and China?

• Increased political stability and stronger governments.

• Significant environmental improvements.

• Inflation that weakened their governments.

• A decline in global trade and economic interaction.