European Exploration and Conquest

The video explores European exploration and expansion during the 14th century, driven by economic motives and technological advancements. It highlights the Portuguese and Spanish explorations, including key figures like Vasco da Gama and Columbus. The video also covers the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas, and the resulting European rivalries in the Americas.

What was one of the main economic motives for European expansion during the 14th century?

• To establish new colonies

• To find new spices and metals

• To spread Christianity

• To explore new lands

Which ship design did the Portuguese invent that was crucial for long voyages?

• Galleon

• Caravel

• Frigate

• Clipper

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish Spanish colonies

• To discover new continents

• To find a westward route to Asia

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• It allowed for the colonization of Africa

• It established trade routes to Asia

• It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal

• It ended the Spanish-Portuguese war

Which Spanish conquistador led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco da Gama

• Hernán Cortés

What was a major factor that contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs?

• Knowledge of the terrain

• Advanced weaponry and alliances

• Superior numbers

• Support from other European nations

Which disease significantly impacted the indigenous populations during the Spanish conquests?

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Influenza

• Cholera

Who was the leader of the Spanish expedition that conquered the Inca Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Dutch commercial empire in the Americas?

• Economic recession in Europe

• Conflict with indigenous peoples

• Natural disasters

• Lack of resources and power

Which European country took over the Dutch colony of New Netherland?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal