Spanish Conquistadors

What was the main reason for Cortes's expedition?

• to find people that looked like him
• to find gold
• to spread Christianity
• to play Pok-A-Tok

What area of land did Christopher Columbus find?

•  The Americas
• The West Indies
• Asia
• India

What were the names of Columbus's ships?

• Santa Maria, Pinta, Nina
• Nina, Santa Maria
• Nina, Mayflower, Pita
• Mayflower, Santa Maria, Nina

What were the main motives for the conquistadors?

• god
• glory
• gold
• all of the above

Why did the King and Queen of Spain fund Columbus on his voyage?

• control the trade and spread Chrisitianity
• get revenge on their enemies
• spread Christianity and control wealth of Asia
• all of the above

What happened to Cortes after he conquered the Aztecs?

• He discovered and named California
• He started converting people into Christianity 
• He gained fame, fortune, estates, and the title of Viceroy.
• All of the above

Who was ruler of the Aztec when Cortes arrived in Mexico?

• Cortes
• Pizarro
• Atahualpa
• Montezuma II

Cortes is most famous for which deed?

• conquering the Aztec empire
• becoming mayor of a Cuban town
• starting construction of Mexico City
• becoming friends with native people

What was the capital of the Aztec empire?

• Nahuatl
• Mexico City
• Montezuma
• Tenochtitlan

The Aztec civilization capital was located in what present day city?

• Cuzco
• Mexico City
• Tenochtitlan
• Machu Pichu