Age of Exploration World History

What was the primary purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To find a new trade route to India

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

• To explore the coast of Africa

• To colonize the New World for Spain

Which civilization is known for its advanced writing system, as well as its calendar and astronomical system?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

Who was the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest?

• Montezuma II

• Atahualpa

• Cuauhtémoc

• Moctezuma I

Which Spanish conquistador is credited with the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Juan Ponce de León

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

What was one major impact of European colonization on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• Increased population due to improved healthcare

• Cultural exchange that benefited both sides equally

• Significant population decline due to disease and violence

• Rapid technological advancement among indigenous peoples

The Colombian Exchange refers to the exchange of what between the New World and the Old World?

• Ideas and technology only

• Gold and silver only

• Plants, animals, and diseases

• Political systems

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

• 1492

• 1502

• 1512

• 1522

Which crop, originating from the Americas, became a staple in European diets after the Colombian Exchange?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Barley

What was the primary goal of Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?

• To establish democratic governments

• To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity

• To find gold and other riches

• To study native plants and animals

Which disease, brought by Europeans, had a devastating impact on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza