December 7, 2024

How well do you know Latin America’s rich tapestry of history?

Questions and answers

Which civilization is known for its advanced architecture and calendars in ancient Mexico? A) Maya
B) Inca
C) Aztec
D) Olmec

Answer: A) Maya

Who was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean by crossing the Isthmus of Panama? A) Christopher Columbus
B) Vasco Núñez de Balboa
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Hernán Cortés

Answer: B) Vasco Núñez de Balboa

What was the main purpose of the encomienda system established by the Spanish in the Americas? A) To promote independence
B) To Christianize the indigenous population
C) To facilitate agricultural colonization
D) To develop trade routes

Answer: B) To Christianize the indigenous population

Which revolutionary figure is known for leading independence movements in several South American countries, including Venezuela and Colombia? A) José de San Martín
B) Simón Bolívar
C) Miguel Hidalgo
D) Antonio López de Santa Anna

Answer: B) Simón Bolívar

The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided the New World between which two countries? A) England and France
B) Spain and Portugal
C) Spain and the Netherlands
D) France and Portugal

Answer: B) Spain and Portugal

Which event is commonly marked as the start of the Mexican Revolution? A) The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
B) The Plan of San Luis Potosí
C) The assassination of Francisco I. Madero
D) The overthrow of Emperor Maximilian

Answer: B) The Plan of San Luis Potosí

Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution that led to the establishment of a socialist government in 1959?
A) Che Guevara
B) Fidel Castro
C) Manuel Noriega
D) Juan Perón

Answer: B) Fidel Castro

Which of the following was a significant uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Peru in 1780?
A) The Haitian Revolution
B) The Tupac Amaru II Rebellion
C) The Mexican War of Independence
D) The Brazilian Independence

Answer: B) The Tupac Amaru II Rebellion

What treaty, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal?
A) The Treaty of Tordesillas
B) The Treaty of Zaragoza
C) The Treaty of Paris
D) The Treaty of Versailles

Answer: A) The Treaty of Tordesillas

Who was the first emperor of Brazil, proclaimed after the country declared independence from Portugal in 1822?
A) Dom Pedro I
B) Dom João VI
C) Getúlio Vargas
D) Manuel de Mello

Answer: A) Dom Pedro I