1. What two major events led to the decline of the Spanish Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries?
- The Spanish Armada's defeat by the English in 1588 and the economic strain caused by maintaining a vast overseas empire.
2. How did the Spanish Empire acquire wealth during the Age of Exploration?
- Through the conquest and colonization of territories in the Americas, as well as through the extraction and export of valuable resources like gold and silver.
3. What were some of the main motivations for Spanish exploration and colonization?
- To find new trade routes to Asia and establish a global empire, to spread Christianity, and to gain wealth and power for Spain.
4. What were some of the negative consequences of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
- The spread of diseases that decimated indigenous populations, forced labor and exploitation of native peoples, and cultural destruction and displacement.
5. How did the Spanish Empire impact the cultures and societies of the Americas?
- The Spanish brought European technology, religion, and language to the Americas, which had lasting effects on the native populations and reshaped their societies.
5.3.6 - Quick Check: The Spanish Empire Quick Check
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