The Establishment of New Spain

Who defeated the Aztec in 1519?

• Columbus

• Cortés

• Pizarro

• Magellan

Which Spanish explorer took possession of land in North America known as New Spain?

• Cortés

• Pizarro

• Magellan

• Columbus

When did Cortés leave Spain to explore the Western Hemisphere?

• 1504

• 1519

• 1492

• 1521

What impact did the arrival of the Spanish have on the Southwest?

• Technological advancements

• Political stability

• Economic growth

• Cultural changes

What did Cortés take possession of after defeating the Aztec?

• Their language

• Their army

• Their land

• Their religion

What was the main motivation for Spanish exploration in the Americas?

• Spread of Christianity

• Search for new trade routes

• Scientific discovery

• Political dominance

Which indigenous civilization did Hernán Cortés encounter in Mexico?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Cherokee