Social Studies for 9th E.G.B. | Teacher: Mauricio Torres
We have very short time to do this practice so try to do your best in the least amount of time.
Write the answers and questions on a sheet of paper or on your notebook.
Think your answers well, be cool and remember what you have learned in class.
Use your own words. Pay attention: follow instructions carefully. Don’t shout out the answers! Concentrate on your test, be quiet and…
GOOD LUCK!
1.- During the regime of Porfirio Diaz who were the most benefitted by foreign investment?
The peasants
Farmers
Land owners
The Elite
2.- Who captured Bogotá?
Bolivar
San Martin
L’Overture
None of the above
3.- The main reason why the Gran Colombia failed to hold itself together was:
Clash of egos.
Self interests.
Disagreements.
All of the above.
4.- Voltaire defended:
Balance of powers
Free market
Freedom of speech
A strong leader
5.- What weakened Spain before the independence movements?
Napoleon’s invasion
Internal strife
Natural disasters
Economic difficulties
6.- Who was the crown’s representative in the Americas:
His eminence
The Viceroy
The Prince
The Church
1.- What drove the different social classes in Latin America to seek independence from Spain?
2.- Why did Dom Pedro declare independence on his own?
1.- List two reasons why you think the creoles in Mexico didn’t fully support independence.
Use this time to check your answers. Correct them if needed Don´t cheat on yourself, this is a practice of
your skills and capabilities. Learn from your mistakes and… ADAPT!
Check your notes from class. Visit the website:
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1.- During the regime of Porfirio Diaz who were the most benefitted by foreign investment?
The peasants
Farmers
Land owners
The Elite
2.- Who captured Bogotá?
Bolivar
San Martin
L’Overture
None of the above
3.- The main reason why the Gran Colombia failed to hold itself together was:
Clash of egos.
Self interests.
Disagreements.
All of the above.
4.- Voltaire defended:
Balance of powers
Free market
Freedom of speech
A strong leader
5.- What weakened Spain before the independence movements?
Napoleon’s invasion
Internal strife
Natural disasters
Economic difficulties
6.- Who was the crown’s representative in the Americas:
His eminence
The Viceroy
The Prince
The Church
1.- What drove the different social classes in Latin America to seek independence from Spain?
The creoles sought to get power and privileges for themselves.
The natives, the mestizos and slaves wanted their freedom and more rights.
2.- Why did Dom Pedro declare independence on his own?
To avoid losing power to other independence movements.
1.- List two reasons why you think the creoles in Mexico didn’t fully support independence.
They wanted power for themselves
They did not want freedom and rights for their slaves.
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