Historical Events and Figures in Latin America

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In relation to the Mayan Civilization, where was the Olmec civilization located?

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South of the Mayan Civilization

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Architecturally speaking, what are the Mayans most known for constructing? Options: Tunnels, A floating city on a Lake, Skyscrapers

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Stepped Pyramids

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Why did Hernan Cortez decide to make his voyage to Mesoamerica?

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There was a rumor going around of a “City of Gold” somewhere in Mesoamerica

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Which major city served as the capital of the Aztec Empire?

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Tenochtitlan

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What was the major purpose of the Encomienda system in Spanish colonies?

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To grant Spanish settlers the right to extract labor and tribute from the Indigenous peoples.

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Why did the Spanish implement the Mission system in the New World?

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To convert the Indigenous peoples to Christianity and assimilate them into Spanish Culture

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What was something the Inca is known for?

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Building an extensive network of roads and bridges

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The Columbian Exchange was .

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The movement of peoples, agricultural commodities,

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Which best describes the best example of globalization in Latin America? Options: Europeans bring disease only to Latin America, Europeans bringing good to Europe, but none to Latin America, Europeans bringing goods from Latin America to Europe and goods from Europe to Latin America, Europeans bringing slaves to Latin America

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Europeans bringing goods from Latin America to Europe and goods from Europe to Latin America

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Why is Simon Bolivar known as the Liberator?

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Because he led the Revolution in Venezuela.