Harvest of Empire - Chapter 1 Quiz

What was the population of Tenochtitlan at the same time London had only 50,000 people?

Question Answer Choices Over 500,000 About 100,000 Nearly 250,000 Around 150,000

Which two European countries' colonial histories does Gonzalez compare in Chapter 1?

Question Answer Choices Spain and Great Britain Great Britain and Portugal Spain and France France and Portugal

Which two regions does Gonzalez mention as having maintained a heavy Latino cultural influence?

Question Answer Choices Midwest United States Southwest United States Pacific Northwest Northeast United States

What did British colonizers generally think of the native peoples?

Question Answer Choices Potential allies Inherently sinful or evil Superior beings Equal partners

What did the British system of government promote in its American colonies?

Question Answer Choices Monarchy Theocracy Egalitarianism Feudalism

What was the impact of the Spanish colonizers' contradictory treatment of native peoples?

Question Answer Choices Formation of isolated tribes Decline in religious practices Proliferation of a unique mestizo race Creation of new trade routes

What does Gonzalez suggest as a reason for the differences between Latin American and Anglo American societies?

Question Answer Choices Distinct colonial history Geographical isolation Different climate zones Varied agricultural practices

What type of system did the British prefer for their colonies according to Gonzalez?

Question Answer Choices A feudal system A theocratic system A democratic system A monarchy system

Which civilization had a capital city named Tenochtitlan?

Question Answer Choices Iroquois Inca Aztec Mayan

What was a fundamental goal of the Spanish colonizers according to Gonzalez?

Question Answer Choices Establishing trade routes Religious conversion of indigenous tribes Creating alliances with native tribes Building military forts