CONQUISTADOR SKIRMISH SEIRAN AND SHUNRAI

What does the term "conquistador" mean, and what were the primary motivations of Spanish conquistadors?

• "Adventurer" and religious conversion

• "To conquer" and seeking wealth and fame

•  "Explorer" and scientific discovery

•  "Settler" and establishing colonies

How did conquistadors typically deal with the indigenous populations they encountered in the Americas?

• They formed alliances and traded peacefully.

• They relied on superior weaponry and military force.

• They provided education and medical care.

• They ignored the indigenous people and focused on exploration.

What was the impact of Spanish conquistadors on the indigenous populations of the New World?

• They improved their living conditions

• They had little to no impact

• They destroyed their populations and culture

• They helped them advance technologically

What was the primary motivation behind the voyages of the conquistadors to the Americas?

• They were seeking new trade routes.

• They were driven by a desire for wealth and power.

• They wanted to spread Christianity.

• They were escaping political persecution in Europe.

Which region did Juan Ponce de León explore?

• The Inca Empire

• Florida

• Southeastern United States

• Central America

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was looking for which of the following?

• The Seven Wonders of the World

• The Seven Golden Cites of Cibola

• The Relics of Peru

• The Diamond Mountains of Hispaniola

Which of the following was NOT a reason Cortez was able to conquer the Aztecs?

• Cortez had superior weaponry
• Cortez had the support of other native tribes
• Cortez had a larger army
• The Aztecs were weakened by disease

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Which European Power laid claim to the territories highlighted in red on the map?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Which word was used to describe the conquistadors' background?

• Wealthy

• Humble

• Leader

• Gambling