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GH 2 Unit 8: Exploring America

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Felipe II fortify through his religious policies?

a)

Trade regulations

b)

The Inquisition

c)

Cultural exchange

d)

Military alliances

2.

How were territories in the Americas structured administratively?

a)

Into city-states

b)

Into kingdoms

c)

Into viceroyalties

d)

Into independent regions

3.

Which country rivaled the Spanish monarchy during Carlos I's reign?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Portugal

4.

The primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition was to maintain:

a)

Catholic orthodoxy

b)

Foreign relations

c)

Economic stability

d)

Political power

5.

Who held the top position in colonial society?

a)

Indigenous peoples

b)

African slaves

c)

Spaniards

d)

Clergy

6.

What did the encomienda system grant to colonists?

a)

Financial freedom

b)

Land and indigenous labor

c)

Religious autonomy

d)

Political power

7.

What was the outcome of the Germanias revolts in Valencia and Mallorca?

a)

Victory against Carlos I

b)

Defeat of the nobility

c)

Defeated ultimately

d)

Supported by France

8.

When did a revolt in Aragón flare over jurisdictional issues?

a)

1475

b)

1591

c)

1620

d)

1750

9.

Which treaty divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain?

a)

Treaty of Verdun

b)

Treaty of Tordesillas

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Treaty of Utrecht

10.

What were the devastating consequences of Spanish colonization for indigenous populations?

a)

Improved quality of life

b)

Increase in population

c)

Forced labor and cultural decline

d)

Preservation of traditions

11.

How was Spanish society divided during this time?

a)

Into three privileged estates

b)

Into two estates

c)

Into privileged and non-privileged estates

d)

Equally among all social classes

12.

Why did the Hispanic Monarchy face financial strain despite gold and silver inflows?

a)

Due to economic prosperity

b)

Low taxation

c)

Growing debt

d)

Stable economy

13.

What triggered the rebellion against Felipe II's policies in the Low Countries?

a)

High taxes

b)

Religious freedom

c)

Peace treaties

d)

Economic prosperity

14.

How did the Catholic Church contribute to Spanish colonial expansion?

a)

By spreading indigenous languages

b)

By converting indigenous peoples

c)

By promoting indigenous cultures

d)

By opposing colonization

15.

What were the main drivers of Spanish exploration and colonization in the Americas?

a)

Expansion of territory

b)

Economic motives and spread of Christianity

c)

Cultural exchange

d)

Military conquest

16.

What event mitigated the French rivalries during Felipe II's era?

a)

The Battle of San Quentin (1557)

b)

The Siege of Vienna (1529)

c)

The Treaty of Tordesillas

d)

The Battle of Lepanto (1571)

17.

How did the tapestry of colonial governance, societal stratification, and economic imperatives shape the Spanish Empire?

a)

Negatively impacting governance

b)

Leaving no lasting imprint on history

c)

Leading to rapid expansion

d)

Leaving a lasting imprint on history

18.

What was the main reason for the Revolt of the Comuneros in Castilian cities against Carlos I in 1521?

a)

Demanding French representation in government

b)

Seeking Italian control

c)

Requesting increased Dutch influence

d)

Demanding more Castilian representation in government

19.

During the reign of Carlos I, which country posed a significant challenge to the Spanish monarchy?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Portugal

20.

What motivated Spanish exploration and colonization in the Americas besides economic interests?

a)

Desire for cultural exchange

b)

Search for new trade routes

c)

Spread of democratic ideals

d)

Quest for scientific knowledge

21.

What was the impact of the Spanish Inquisition on religious diversity?

a)

It promoted religious tolerance

b)

It led to the eradication of all religions except Catholicism

c)

It resulted in the expulsion of non-Catholics

d)

It had no impact on religious diversity

22.

How did the Spanish monarchy maintain control over its colonies?

a)

By granting independence to the colonies

b)

By establishing strong military presence

c)

By promoting democratic elections

d)

By allowing self-governance

23.

What role did the Spanish clergy play in colonial society?

a)

They were the primary political leaders

b)

They were responsible for economic policies

c)

They were involved in education and social services

d)

They had no influence in colonial society

24.

¿Quiénes fueron los monarcas más importantes de la Península en el siglo XVI?

a)

Carlos II y Felipe V

b)

Carlos V y Felipe II

c)

Carlos I y Felipe I

d)

Felipe II y Carlos VI

25.

What were the main external conflicts of Carlos I?

a)

Struggle against the French in Italian lands

b)

Confrontation with the Turks in the Mediterranean

c)

Battle against the Protestants in Germany

d)

Dora the Explora kept bothering him.

26.

What was the main internal conflict during the reign of Philip II?

a)

The uprising of the Moriscos in the region of Granada

b)

The rebellion of the Communities in the Crown of Castile

c)

The revolt of the Germanies

d)

The fight against the Turks in the Mediterranean

27.

What was the result of the Invincible Armada sent by Philip II against England?

a)

Failure

b)

Victory

c)

Hispano-French Concord

d)

Union with Portugal