Texas History

Front

What did the Spanish build on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?

Back

Mexico City

Front

What was the name of the Aztec capital city?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

What are chinampas?

Back

Floating gardens

Front

Who conquered the Aztecs?

Back

Hernan Cortes

Front

What disease did the Spanish bring that killed thousands of Aztecs?

Back

smallpox

Front

A Spanish soldier-adventurer who was sent to the New World to claim land and find natural resources was known as

Back

conquistadores

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Spanish exploration? Geography, God, Gold, Glory

Back

Geography

Front

What was the primary function of Missions in New Spain?

Back

To convert indigenous people to Catholisim

Front

What was the greatest advantage that Europeans had in defeating the indigenous?

Back

Europeans were immune to small pox and other diseases while the indigenous were not.

Front

How did Father Hidalgo participate in the Mexican War for independence?

Back

Hidalgo’s cry for freedom began a revolution against the Spanish government in Mexico.