Conquistadors

Conquistadors

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Conquistadors

Conquistadors

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Conquistadors?

Native farmers

Spanish conquistadors

Local merchants

European explorers

Answer explanation

The Conquistadors were Spanish conquistadors who were soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who conquered and colonized much of the Americas in the 16th century.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the capital of the Aztecs?

Mexico City

Tenochtitlan

Lima

Cusco

Answer explanation

The capital of the Aztecs was Tenochtitlan, not Mexico City, Lima, or Cusco.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most important god for the Aztecs?

Agriculture god

Sun god

War god

Rain god

Answer explanation

The most important god for the Aztecs was the Sun god, as the sun was seen as the source of life and energy in their culture.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Hernán Cortés do to show his men that there was no turning back?

Burned his ships

Gave them gold

Gave them food

Promised them land

Answer explanation

Hernán Cortés burned his ships to show his men that there was no turning back, ensuring they were fully committed to the mission.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Spanish conquistador who invaded the Inca empire?

Francisco Pizarro

Hernán Cortés

Juan Ponce de León

Pedro de Alvarado

Answer explanation

Francisco Pizarro was the Spanish conquistador who invaded the Inca empire, making him the correct choice.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From where did the Inca Empire govern?

Machu Picchu

Lima

Tenochtitlan

Cusco

Answer explanation

The Inca Empire governed from Cusco, which was the capital and administrative center of their vast empire.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What excuse did Pizarro use to attack the Incas?

Violation of a treaty

Surprise attack

Insult to the flag

Rejection of a gift

Answer explanation

Pizarro used the excuse of 'Rejection of a gift' to attack the Incas.

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