View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Kingdoms of Hispaniola.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first territory on which the Spanish landed?
(a) Island of San Salvador
(b) Island of Sagres
(c) Island of Genoa
(d) Island of Hispaniola

2. Why was A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies written?
(a) To analyze the social problems that had developed in the New World
(b) To record the history of Spain in the New World
(c) To let the Spanish government know about the glorious acts of its citizens in the New World
(d) To inform the King of Spain of the murder and gold hoarding that was taking place in the New World

3. Only a small percentage of what was given to the Spanish purse?
(a) Diamonds
(b) Gold
(c) Jewelry
(d) Silver

4. King Guarionex had everyone send what to the King and Queen?
(a) Their first born sons
(b) A gourd full of gold
(c) Five diamonds
(d) Ten horses

5. Which kingdom was considered the heart and soul of the island?
(a) Higuey
(b) Xaraguá
(c) Maguá
(d) Maguana

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the native people who were not killed?

2. Why did the Spanish not abide by the rules?

3. Which kingdom was run by a brother and sister?

4. What resource did the Spanish begin using up?

5. What did the Spaniards make the captives eat?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample