Silver and gold (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did silver & gold become in the Spanish Empire during the 16th century?
What did silver & gold become in the Spanish Empire during the 16th century?
Foundation of Spanish wealth
Where did the Tierra Firme fleet sail to and from?
Where did the Tierra Firme fleet sail to and from?
The South American mainland
What % of gold & silver went to Spanish merchants & conquistadors?
What % of gold & silver went to Spanish merchants & conquistadors?
75%
What were the Spanish silver coins called?
What were the Spanish silver coins called?
Pieces of eight or pesos
During which years did Spanish silver fund major military campaigns against France?
During which years did Spanish silver fund major military campaigns against France?
1542-1546
How did American silver affect Spanish manufacturing industries?
How did American silver affect Spanish manufacturing industries?
Less incentive to develop them
When did large-scale silver transportation from the Americas begin?
When did large-scale silver transportation from the Americas begin?
1520s
What was a key advantage of the convoy system?
What was a key advantage of the convoy system?
Ships could defend each other
What % of treasure belonged to the Spanish royal treasury?
What % of treasure belonged to the Spanish royal treasury?
25%
Where did the Nueva España fleet travel to and from?
Where did the Nueva España fleet travel to and from?
Mexico (New Spain)
What effect did the abundance of silver have on prices in Spain?
What effect did the abundance of silver have on prices in Spain?
Price inflation & higher costs
What role did 'pieces of eight' play internationally?
What role did 'pieces of eight' play internationally?
Served as currency standard