Colonial New Mexico

What did the priests expect from the Indians after teaching them their language and customs?

• To adopt the new language and customs while maintaining their own

• To integrate both the new and old customs equally

• To give up their own way of life and customs

• To teach the priests their religious practices

What did the colonists want from the Indians?

• To have the Indians serve in their armies

• To engage in trade with the Indians

• To use the Indians for farming, ranching, and crafting items for trade

• To learn cultural practices from the Indians

What activities did the priests want the Indians to perform?

• To participate in religious ceremonies only

• To build churches and work on church farms

• To teach the priests about Indian farming techniques

• To become teachers of their own customs and language

What happened to American Indians as a result of the Spanish conquest of the Americas?

• Those who converted to Christianity were given freedom.

• Many died from disease and mistreatment.

• Many migrated north to escape Spanish rule.

• They learned new ways to farm their land.

What was the main result of the encomienda system?

• The Aztec empire was defeated.

• Christianity spread throughout North America.

• Native people were forced to work for Spanish colonists.

• All land in Mexico was taken over by the Spanish crown.

right granted by the Spanish government to its American colonist to demand labor or tribute from American Indians

• Columbian Exchange

• Encomienda

• Creole

• Mestizo

What was the primary purpose of Spanish missions in Colonial New Mexico?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish trade routes with other colonies

• To explore new territories for Spain

• To train soldiers for the Spanish army

Which of the following was a major economic activity in Colonial New Mexico?

• Mining for gold and silver

• Farming and ranching

• Manufacturing textiles

• Fishing and shipbuilding

Who was the first European to explore the region that became New Mexico?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Juan de Oñate

• Christopher Columbus

What was the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?

• A rebellion by Spanish settlers against the colonial government

• A conflict between rival Native American tribes

• An uprising by Pueblo Indians against Spanish colonization

• A war between Spanish and French forces