Spanish In the New World

Who was the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs and brought back gold for Spain?

• Hernando Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• The Conquistador

• France

Years after Columbus returned from the New World, what did other explorers do?

• They stopped exploring.

• They continued to explore new territories.

• They returned to Europe permanently.

• They focused on trading within Europe.

What role did Viceroys play in governing the Americas for the King of Spain?

• They were ceremonial figures with no real power.

• They acted as the king's representatives and governed the colonies.

• They were responsible for trade and commerce only.

• They were military leaders in charge of defense.

The Conquistadors were explorers and soldiers from which country?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

How were Native Americans treated?

• Like kings

• Like slaves

• Like friends

• Like family

Many Native Americans died from _______.

• disease

• starvation

• warfare

• natural disasters

​ (a)   Spanish Conquistador responsible for conquering the Aztecs

• Hernan Cortes
• Francisco Pizarro
• Vasco Da Gama
• John Cabot

​ (a)   soldiers sent to the Americas were called ​ (b)   .

• Spanish
• conquistadors
• American
• Mexican
• Aztec
• ninjas
• midas