Exploration and Conquistadores Flashcard

Front

In what year did Columbus sail from Europe to North America?

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1492

Front

What were the Spanish explorers known as Conquistadores in search of?

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The 3 Gs: Gold, God, and Glory

Front

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 Gs sought by the Conquistadores? Gold, Glory, Gardens, God

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Gardens

Front

Who conquered the Aztec Empire between 1519-1521?

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Cortes

Front

What was Moctezuma's role in the Aztec Empire?

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Leader of the Aztec Empire

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What is the modern-day location of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire?

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Mexico City

Front

Which nation was the first to sponsor American exploration? Options: Portugal, England, Spain, France

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Spain

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Who was the first explorer to map the coast of Texas?

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Pineda

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What happened to Cabeza de Vaca on the Texas coast?

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He was shipwrecked

Front

What is a "mission" in the context of Spanish colonial America?

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