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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 & 18 The Mainland in the Region known as Florida & The River Plate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city were the Spanish welcomed with great pomp and circumstance?
(a) Cezenne
(b) Abriala
(c) Cholula
(d) Seinez

2. When did the Spaniards arrive on Puerto Rico and Jamaica?
(a) 1411
(b) 1496
(c) 1509
(d) 1679

3. The area experienced a shortage of what food?
(a) Grain
(b) Milk
(c) Fish
(d) Honey

4. Who did the natives murder?
(a) The chief's wife
(b) Two missionaries
(c) The Spanish commander
(d) Several slaves of the Spanish

5. Which kingdom was run by a brother and sister?
(a) Maguá
(b) Xaraguá
(c) Higuey
(d) Maguana

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the soldiers try to escape from the natives?

2. De Las Casas says that Avila was what?

3. A Spanish commander's actions were reported to whom?

4. The Spanish found that the gold in Cuzcatlan was mainly what?

5. What did the captives begin dying of?

(see the answer key)

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