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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bono have the natives build?

2. What was the punishment for murder in Spain?

3. Francisco Pizzarro journeyed to where?

4. Who led the conquest of the Yucatan?

5. Hernando de Soto arrived in what part of the New World?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Pizzarro's conquest of Peru. Why was he in Peru? How did he treat the native people there? Give at least two specific examples to back up your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the five different kingdoms of Hispaniola. Who led each of the kingdoms? What happened to the leaders and the people in each kingdom? Why do you think these actions were taken by the Spanish?

Essay Topic 3

The natives tried at times to fight back against the Spanish. Describe at least two situations in which the natives attacked the Spanish or fought back in some way. What was the outcome of the situation? Were the natives successful? Why or why not?

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