The Spanish Empire

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Which of the following statements about the Spanish Empire are FALSE? One of the largest empires in history, It was started by Dora the Explorer, One of the first global empires, Once the largest empire in the world

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It was started by Dora the Explorer

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Spain and Portugal are two countries located on the?

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Iberian Peninsula

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Who's marriage unified Spain under one monarchy?

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Isabella I and Ferdinand V

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Why did Spain and Portugal have the support of the Catholic Church?

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They were devout Catholics

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What did Portugal get first, that would cause Spain to send explorers west?

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trade routes to India and Asia

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What islands did Spain capture in 1479?

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Canary Islands

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What country did Christopher Columbus go to before he asked the Spanish Monarchy for help with his voyage?

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Portugal

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What treaty did Spain and Portugal sign to divide up the world?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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What was the motto of the Conquistadors?

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For Gold, God, and Glory!

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How many Viceroyalities did Spain have in the Americas?

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