WHII: T11: The Spanish Empire CC

Which three major cities formed the Aztec Triple Alliance in modern-day Mexico around 1430?

• Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopán

• Tenochtitlan, Cholula, and Tlaxcala

• Texcoco, Tlatelolco, and Azcapotzalco

• Tlacopán, Xochimilco, and Coyoacán

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, known for its canals and floating gardens called chinampas?

• Cuzco

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Palenque

How did the Inca Empire, which lacked a written language, keep records?

• Through oral traditions passed down by storytellers.

• By carving symbols into stone tablets.

• Using knotted strings known as quipus.

• With pictographs painted on animal hides.

What labor system did the Spanish adopt from the Inca to force indigenous people to work in silver mines?

• Encomienda

• Repartimiento

• Mita

• Hacienda

How much silver did Spain extract from the Americas between the 16th and 18th centuries, and what percentage of the world's supply did this represent?

• 50,000 tons, 50%

• 100,000 tons, 60%

• 150,000 tons, over 80%

• 200,000 tons, 70%

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

• Spain experienced a period of sustained economic growth and stability.

• Spain became the wealthiest nation in Europe and successfully avoided all wars.

• The Spanish royal family understood inflation and adjusted tax rates accordingly.

• Skyrocketing inflation occurred, and the value of collected taxes significantly decreased.

In 1556, how did Charles V divide his vast empire?

• He gave the Austrian half to his son Philip and Spain to his brother Ferdinand.

• He gave the Austrian half to his son Ferdinand and Spain (including the Americas) to his son Philip.

• He gave both Spain and Austria to his son Philip.

• He gave both Spain and Austria to his son Ferdinand.

What change did the Ming government in China implement regarding tax payments in the 16th century?

• They reduced tax rates to stimulate economic growth.

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

• They mandated that taxes be paid in silver, leading to increased silk production.

• They switched back to paper money for tax collection.