Spanish Conquest

Which of the following was a challenge for Columbus prior to his first voyage in the Atlantic?

• Showing Portuguese sailors how to build ships.

• Deciding which route to Asia to follow.

• Persuading the Spanish crown to invest.

• Convincing the English king that his plan would work.

What motivations best describe why the Spanish queen supported Columbus' journey?

• A desire to spread Christiantity.

• To map out new lands for future explorations.

• A desire to establish a fur trade.

• To find better land for farming.

• To gain power and wealth from conquering indigenous civilizations.

Hernan Cortes was known to express Spanish Power, which civilization did he destroy their capital city?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Floridian

Which Spanish conquistador was able to defeat the Inca Empire and become very wealthy?

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

• Bartolome de las Casa

Which Spanish explorer is known as the first European to see the Mississippi River?

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

• Bartolome de las Casa

This priest was known for fighting for the human rights of indigenous people. He was against the encomienda system.

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

• Bartolome de las Casa

"They traded and gave everything they had with good will, but it seems to be that they have very little and are poor in ​everything." -Christopher Columbus

What can be concluded about the European point of view of the indigenous people?

• They did not see a new culture but a group that was similar to those in Europe.

• The thought their homes and weapons were weak in comparison to theirs.

• They felt pity for them and offered jobs to the natives.

• They were very curious to learn more about their culture.

How did European diseases effect the indigenous population?

• The indigenous population grew.

• The indigenous population was not affected.

• The indigenous population decreased.

What were three possible causes for the Aztec civilization to fail to the Spanish?

• The Spanish out numbered the Aztec soldiers.

• Surrounding tribes hated the Aztecs because of tribute.

• The Spanish had trained dogs and horses.

• The Spanish used sneak attacks to surprise the Aztec..

• Poor leadership from Montezuma lead to confusion.

As demand for natural resources grew, the Spanish began to use the indigenous for forced labor in what industries? Choose three.

• Silver Mining

• Haciendas

• Sugar Works

• Housekeeping

• Shipbuilding