The Spanish Conquests

Why after Columbus's voyage, Spanish send expeditions to the Americans?

• To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes
• Because they seized the lands and riches of Native Amercias

• To learn about the local culture and traditions
• To study the impact of European diseases on the indigenous population

What was the main motivation behind Spanish expeditions to the Americas after Columbus's voyage?

• To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

• Because they seized the lands and riches of Native Amercias

• To learn about the local culture and traditions

• To study the impact of European diseases on the indigenous population

How did the Spanish benefit from the lands and riches of the Native Americas?

• By establishing trade routes with Europe

• By exploiting the resources for economic gain

• By promoting cultural exchange with the indigenous population

• By establishing educational institutions in the Americas

Who is Hernando Cortes?

• Chinese emperor
• French philosopher
• Spanish conquistador
• Italian explorer

What was the impact of European diseases on the indigenous population in the Americas?

• It led to the decline of Native American tribes due to lack of immunity

• It resulted in the strengthening of Native American societies

• It had no significant impact on the indigenous population

• It led to the rapid growth of the indigenous population

Who was Francisco Pizarro?

• Portuguese explorer

• Spanish conquistador

• English navigator

• French missionary

Who is Moctezema?

• Moctezuma was a famous Greek philosopher
• Moctezuma was a character in a popular TV show
• Moctezuma was a renowned French chef
• was the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire.

Who was Atahualpa?

• Mayan ruler

• Inca emperor

• Aztec warrior

• Native American poet

Why did the Spanish conquistadors search for the mythical city of El Dorado?

• To establish a new colony in the Americas

• To find a shortcut to Asia

• To discover gold and riches

• To spread Christianity to the indigenous population

Moctezema 's welcome led the Aztec Empire _______________?

• rise
• expansion
• peace
• downfall