WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
A
Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.
B
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region.
C
Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.
D
Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization? Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region. Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region. Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.

Detailed explanation-3: -Central America’s population of 40 million people comes from diverse backgrounds: indigenous, European, African, and West Indian. Because of the history of Spanish influence in this region, mestizos (people of both Amerindian and Spanish ancestry) are in the majority.

Detailed explanation-4: -Central American Culture The Spanish were the main colonizers of Central America. Many indigenous peoples were wiped out via disease or were enslaved by Spanish conquerors; they were also forced to assimilate to Spanish culture. As a result, many current traditions originate from both indigenous and Spanish heritage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spain colonized the majority of South America and Portugal colonized present-day Brazil. The dominance of the Spanish and Portuguese languages on the continent is a result of Catholic missionaries’ educational work. They also developed writing systems for native oral traditions such as Quechua, Nahuatl, and Guarani.

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