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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lust for Gold, Lust for Silver.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?
(a) It granted protection to the Indians.
(b) It allowed Portugal to teach the Indians religion.
(c) It declared war on France for illegal occupation.
(d) It allowed Portugal to occupy certain Latin American territories.

2. What resource was at the center of the city of Potosi's prosperity?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Salt.
(d) Sugar.

3. What resources caused the boom of the Minas Gerais region?
(a) Tin and iron.
(b) Gold and diamonds.
(c) Silver and crystal.
(d) Oil and water.

4. How much of the native population of Latin American died of diseases contracted from the invaders?
(a) One-third of the population died.
(b) Only ten people died.
(c) One-sixteenth of the population died.
(d) Over half of the population died.

5. Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
(a) He was a Mexican priest who led a rebellion, attempted to regain the Indian's ancient lands and incite social change.
(b) He was a Spanish merchant who shamelessly exploited the native people.
(c) He was a Spanish writer who, at great risk to himself, published a treatise on the conqueror's crimes.
(d) He was an Aztec leader who united Indian groups and marched on Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is expropriation?

2. Who usually financed the conquistadors' expeditions?

3. Though the Indians of Latin American had a population of 70 million before foreign invasion, how many remained after 150 years?

4. Who was Aleijadinho?

5. How much silver was retained in the Spanish economy from 1540-1550?

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