U.S. History Spanish Exploration
What was one difference between the encomienda system and the repartimiento system of Spanish colonial America?
(RIGHT) The encomienda system gave Spanish colonists control over American Indians in a specific area.
Why did Pizarro and his forces attack the Inca and capture their emperor, Atahualpa?
(RIGHT)Atahualpa would not accept Christianity.
How did the encomienda system benefit Spain?
(RIGHT)It forced American Indians to work on farms and in mines.
How did Spanish colonists acquire workers through the repartimiento system?
(RIGHT)by forcing American Indians to work
In its American colonies, Spain helped the Catholic Church meet its goal of
(RIGHT)converting people.
What did the Spanish missions offer to attract American Indians?
(RIGHT)food and shelter
An important resource Spain wanted from its American colonies was
(RIGHT)gold
What did Spanish colonists build in the Americas to help convert people to Catholicism?
(RIGHT)missions
Which religion did Spain hope to spread in its American colonies?
(WRONG)Lutheranism
In 1492, Spain sent Christopher Columbus to
(WRONG)find islands in the Caribbean.
