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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Kingdom of New Granada.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did de Soto kill the natives?
(a) They failed to obey him fast enough
(b) They attacked him
(c) To strike fear in the hearts of other natives
(d) He liked killing natives

2. About how many pounds were the slaves required to carry?
(a) 5
(b) 75
(c) 25
(d) 130

3. What did the Spanish do to the villages?
(a) Praised them
(b) Burned them
(c) Moved them to the mountains
(d) Built them up

4. Where were the highest citizens placed during the event?
(a) On the highest hill in town
(b) In the church
(c) Nearest Montezuma
(d) Farthest from Montezuma

5. What post did Guzman hold?
(a) Governor of Panama
(b) Mayor of Utatlan
(c) Governor of Mexico City
(d) Admiral of Honduras

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic did the Dominicans send a monk out to preach on?

2. Why was A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies written?

3. Who tried to intervene when the Spanish captured Hatuey?

4. Where were the slaves sent?

5. What was the main Spanish policy toward the New World?

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