How did the defeat of the Aztec and Incan empires enrich the Spanish monarchy?
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Responses
Spain began to levy heavy taxes on its American colonists.
Spain began to levy heavy taxes on its American colonists.
Spain sold its lands in the Americas to other European countries.
Spain sold its lands in the Americas to other European countries.
The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors.
The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors.
Spain took control of the slave trade between Africa and the Americas.
The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors.
How did the introduction of horses affect Native American culture?
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Responses
Farming improved because Native Americans had horses to help plow the fields.
Farming improved because Native Americans had horses to help plow the fields.
Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare.
Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare.
The use of horses as transportation increased trade between different culture groups.
The use of horses as transportation increased trade between different culture groups.
Some Native American groups became wealthy selling horses to European colonists.
Some Native American groups became wealthy selling horses to European colonists.
What role did Vasco da Gama play in the growth of a Portuguese empire?
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Responses
He claimed the east coast of South America for Portugal.
He claimed the east coast of South America for Portugal.
He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
He established the Line of Demarcation.
He established the Line of Demarcation.
He was the first to suggest the use of captured Africans as slave labor.
He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
Why did Dutch colonies in the Americas fail to attract as many settlers as English colonies did?
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Responses
Fewer people were dissatisfied with life in the Netherlands than in England.
Fewer people were dissatisfied with life in the Netherlands than in England.
The economy of the Netherlands was much weaker than that of England.
The economy of the Netherlands was much weaker than that of England.
The Dutch colonies were more difficult to reach by sea than the English colonies.
The Dutch colonies were more difficult to reach by sea than the English colonies.
The Dutch colonies had fewer natural resources than the English colonies.
The Dutch colonies had fewer natural resources than the English colonies.
Study the chart.
Large and Complex Empires Blending of Cultures
Big cities filled with riches Destroyed cities; the construction of Mexico City
Populations of many millions of people Millions of deaths due to disease
Traditional religions The destruction of religious artifacts and temples; forced conversion to Catholicism
Impressive architecture and arts Spanish language, laws, architecture, and food
Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this chart?
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Responses
Aztec and Incan Empires Before and After Spanish Conquest
Aztec and Incan Empires Before and After Spanish Conquest
Causes and Effects of Colonialism in Mesoamerica and the Andes
Causes and Effects of Colonialism in Mesoamerica and the Andes
Impact of the Expansion of the Portuguese Empire
Impact of the Expansion of the Portuguese Empire
Costs and Benefits of European Colonization in North and South America
Causes and Effects of Colonialism in Mesoamerica and the Andes
What is the correct order of the social pyramid of Spanish colonial society? Place the highest class at the top and the lowest class at the bottom.
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Creoles
Mestizos and Mulattoes
Africans and Native Americans
Peninsulares