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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 year did de Soto arrive in the Mainland?
(a) 1538
(b) 1479
(c) 1612
(d) 1399

2. What was the original purpose of the expedition?
(a) Convert the native people to Christianity
(b) Find gold
(c) Claim the land for Spanish purposes
(d) Find a passage through to Africa

3. De Las Casas says that Avila was what?
(a) Cruel
(b) Stupid
(c) Kind
(d) Smart

4. What post did Guzman hold?
(a) Governor of Panama
(b) Governor of Mexico City
(c) Admiral of Honduras
(d) Mayor of Utatlan

5. The lord named Paris lived close to where?
(a) Panama
(b) England
(c) Florida
(d) California

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Spaniards arrive on Puerto Rico and Jamaica?

2. Why did "mixed" babies fetch a higher price?

3. When one Spanish commander couldn't sleep because of the screams, what did he ask the executioner to do?

4. Who tried to intervene when the Spanish captured Hatuey?

5. The natives were given the choice of converting to Christianity and swearing allegiance to Spain or what other choice?

(see the answer key)

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