The Age of Exploration - (LESSON 2: How Did Spanish Explorations Change the Lives of People in the Americas?)

Multiple Select

What were the key locations of Spanish explorations?

• West Indies

• Mexico

• South America

• Canada

• Northeastern U.S.

Open Ended

What is your prediction of what will happen to the Native peoples as Europeans begin exploring the New World?

Poll

1. Do you think the Columbian Exchange had more positive or negative effects? Consider whether it benefited all people.

• YES

• NO

Open Ended

What did Columbus want from the Taino?

Open Ended

In the end, what specific problems ultimately led to the death of many of the Taino?

Open Ended

What evidence suggests that Columbus believes the Taino are not equals to himself and his men? Use text evidence. 

Open Ended

• Despite launching major battles against the Spanish and attempts to retaliate, what was the main reason for why the Taino were unable to defeat the Spanish?

Poll

Where could have the Taino come across this gold if it were not in the West Indies?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, San Salvador, Jamaica

• North America (Mexico & Central America)

• South America

• North America (Continental USA)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Juan Ponce de Leon?

• He was the governor of Puerto Rico

• He found gold in Florida

• He created the first settlement in Florida

• He was the first European to step foot in what is known as Florida

• Historical records prove he searched for the Fountain of Youth

Open Ended

• Why was this the perfect opportunity for the Aztec people to take out Moctezuma themselves and then blame it on the Spanish?

Open Ended

How do you think he was able to create a larger force?

Open Ended

Why do you think Pizarro would kill Atahualpa in the end if he gave him the gold, silver, and jewels?

Multiple Select

Which of the following Native groups did the Spanish conquer?

• Taino

• Iroquois

• Aztecs

• Incans

• Mayans

Multiple Select

Which of the following places did the Spanish conquer during the Age of Exploration?

• Canada

• West Indies

• Mexico

• Southwestern U.S.

• Ecuador, Peru, and Chile

Open Ended

Why is Estevanico's story considered significant in American history?