spain empire

Which country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas and became rich from them?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• United Kingdom

What was the primary natural resource that made Spain "incredibly rich" from its American colonies?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silver

• Sugar

Which of these products was NOT mentioned as a new product imported to Europe from the Americas by Spain?

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

• Coffee

• Chilies

Which of the following was a goal set out by the Habsburgs for Spain after 1516?

• To promote trade and strengthen naval power in the Mediterranean.
• To isolate Spain from European conflicts and focus on domestic issues.
• To establish a constitutional monarchy and limit royal authority in Spain.
• To consolidate power and expand the Habsburg influence in Europe.

What event is highlighted as triggering numerous revolutions across Latin America, leading to widespread independence movements?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• Napoleon's invasion of Spain

• The Spanish-American War

Which two Spanish American colonies were the first to declare independence in 1810?

• Mexico and Peru

• Argentina and Venezuela

• Chile and Colombia

• Uruguay and Paraguay

Which of the following territories did Spain lose to the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

• Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba

• Equatorial Guinea, Spanish Sahara, and Puerto Rico

• Argentina, Venezuela, and Guam