Born in Blood and Fire: Chapter 3 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which two commodities supported the continuity and growth of a more global economic system during the colonial period?

Gold and Diamonds

Cotton and Tobacco

Spices and Silk

Silver and Sugar (correct)

By the end of the 1700s, the caste and slavery systems remained strong after 300 years of colonization.

True

What was the 'royal fifth'?

A 20% tax on mining, and the prime source of colonial revenue.

Why is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz historically significant?

She was a great poet and intellectual. Signup and view all the answers

What did honor prescribe in the context of society?

Different social roles for men and women. Signup and view all the answers

What term do historians use to refer to the new Latin American cultures resulting from the give-and-take of all those living on the same soil?

Transculturation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main racial and cultural mechanism used to organize society hierarchically in colonial Spanish and Portuguese America?

The caste system Signup and view all the answers

During the colonization of Brazil, what were the Portuguese primarily doing?

Mostly importing sugar back to the old continent. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz's life exemplify how hegemony functioned?

She ended up consenting to her so-called sins and accepted the judgment that she was the 'worst of women'. Signup and view all the answers

Transculturation was a process based on which of the following?

The constant confrontation and negotiation between the Europeans, the natives, and indigenous people. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the number of mixed people grow by the end of the colonial period?

It was a product of centuries of transculturation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best relates to the mining business?

It linked the colonies economically with Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of transculturation seen in 'Black in Latin America: Brazil'?

Candomble Signup and view all the answers

Check all of the items or statements that are true about our film 'Black in Latin America: Brazil'.

African enslaved people were brought to work Brazil's gold mines. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Dominican general who ordered the massacre of Haitians at the Dominican/Haitian border due to his views on Haitian 'blackness'?

General Rafael Trujillo Signup and view all the answers

What is the fusion of West African religious traditions with some elements of Catholicism in Haiti called?

Vodoun Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about the primary source 'Black Wet Nurses in Brazil' are true?

It portrays enslaved black wet nurses as a status symbol for rich families. Signup and view all the answers

Our portion of the primary source 'A Cuban Slave's Testimony' is important because it shows all of the following:

Ways enslaved Africans in Cuba spent their Sundays off. Signup and view all the answers

In Wood and Alexander's 'Problems in Modern Latin American History,' what do the authors discuss?

Before the massive wave of European migration in the late 19th century, more Africans crossed the ocean than Europeans. Signup and view all the answers

What does the film 'The Black Atlantic, 1500-1800' show us?

How Europeans invented race-based slavery, how racial hierarchies hardened, the establishment of slave trading forts, and how slavery became part of colonial projects. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global Economic System in Colonial Period

Silver and sugar were the two key commodities that supported the continuity and growth of a global economic system during colonization.

Caste and Slavery Systems

By the late 1700s, after 300 years of colonization, the caste and slavery systems remained deeply entrenched.

Royal Fifth

The "royal fifth" was a tax of 20% imposed on mining, serving as a major source of colonial revenue.

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

A significant figure, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was renowned as a great poet and intellectual in colonial society.

Honor defined different social roles for men and women, contributing to the organizational structure of society.

Transculturation

Historians refer to the emergence of new Latin American cultures through interaction among diverse populations as transculturation.

Caste System

Colonial Spanish and Portuguese America organized society hierarchically through a mechanism known as the "caste system."

Sugar Importation in Brazil

During Brazil’s colonization, the Portuguese primarily focused on importing sugar to Europe.

Hegemony and Sor Juana

Sor Juana's life exemplified hegemonic dynamics as she ultimately accepted societal judgments labeling her as the “worst of women.”

Dynamics of Transculturation

Transculturation emerged from ongoing confrontations and negotiations among Europeans, natives, and indigenous peoples.

Growth of Mixed Populations

The rise in mixed populations by the end of the colonial period resulted from centuries of transculturation.

Mining and Economic Links

The mining sector linked colonial economies directly with Europe, creating significant economic ties.

Candomblé

In Brazil, the fusion of West African religious traditions with Catholicism is exemplified through the practice of Candomblé.

Film Insights on Brazil

Brazil imported more enslaved Africans than any other Americas country.
Post-abolition, Brazil encouraged over four million Europeans to immigrate to 'whiten' its population.
Enslaved Africans worked in Brazilian gold mines.

Rafael Trujillo and Haitian Massacre

General Rafael Trujillo ordered the massacre of about 15,000 Haitians due to his extreme views on "blackness."

Vodoun in Haiti

The blend of West African religious practices and elements of Catholicism in Haiti is known as Vodoun.

Black Wet Nurses in Brazil

The primary source reveals rich Portuguese-speaking families hiring enslaved women as wet nurses, indicating social status.
A French reporter highlighted the status symbol of having an enslaved black wet nurse.

Esteban Montejo's Testimony

Esteban Montejo's account highlights the divide between field and household enslaved workers, the preservation of African languages, and cultural practices among enslaved Africans in Cuba.

Problems in Modern Latin American History

Before a major European migration in the late 19th century, more Africans crossed the Atlantic than Europeans.
In addition to economic aspects, cultural transmission and the formation of new cultures must be considered in understanding slavery.
A transatlantic perspective is crucial for exploring the dynamics of American slavery.

The Black Atlantic (1500-1800)

The film illustrates how Europeans invented race-based slavery, marking "blackness" as synonymous with enslavement.
It describes the solidification of racial hierarchies with the profitability of U.S. tobacco plantations.
European control of slave trading forts along Africa’s western coast was established as part of colonial projects.

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Test your knowledge with this quiz based on Chapter 3 of 'Born in Blood and Fire'. Explore key themes including global economic systems, colonial impacts, and societal structures by answering targeted questions. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the material!