Asked by Nicole Garner on Sep 29, 2024

What is the site of the largest cathedral built in New Spain during the colonial period?

A) Cuzco
B) Veracruz
C) San Miguel de Allende
D) Mexico City

New Spain

The name for the territory that was under Spanish rule in the Americas from the 16th to the 19th century, including modern-day Mexico, Central America, and parts of the United States.

Largest Cathedral

Refers to a cathedral that is notably the largest in terms of size or capacity in a certain context, such as a country or the world.

Mexico City

The densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico, known for its rich history, culture, and as a major political, economic, and cultural center.

  • Understand the significance of sponsorship in the development of Baroque art and its impact on the themes.
  • Connect particular Baroque art pieces to their respective historical and cultural backgrounds.