Conquistadores

Open Ended

What motivations led Europeans to explore and discover the Americas? What, if anything, do you think could motivate world leaders to explore space in the future? Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?

Open Ended

What does this letter tell us about Cortes' attitude towards Aztec culture?

Open Ended

What happened in Europe as a result of exploration? How was Latin America affected by European exploration? In your opinion, was European exploration ultimately good or bad for the world?