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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Mainland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the native people who were not killed?
(a) They were sent to Spain
(b) They were left in the mountains
(c) They were made slaves
(d) They were allowed to live in peace

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

3. How did the natives react to the Spanish when they landed?
(a) They tried to kill them
(b) They were hesitant about the encounter
(c) They welcomed them
(d) They were scared

4. What was the main Spanish policy toward the New World?
(a) To convert and save the natives
(b) To exploit the resources in the New World
(c) To kill the natives
(d) To gain as much money as possible

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was killed when the boat he was on was caught in a storm?

2. What was the original purpose of the expedition?

3. How many children died while De Las Casas was in Cuba?

4. About how many natives were killed in the Spanish search for gold?

5. Where was King Guarionex sent?

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