Chapter 2 Section 3 Spain in America

Multiple Choice

What agreement did Spanish conquistadors make with the Spanish crown in exchange for the right to explore and settle in the Americas?

• They agreed to give the Spanish crown one-fifth of all gold and treasure discovered.

• They promised to convert all natives to Christianity.

• They agreed to share all discoveries with other European nations.

• They promised to return to Spain after five years.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main reasons Hernan Cortes was able to conquer the Aztec Empire?

• He had a much larger army than the Aztecs

• He formed alliances with cities exploited by the Aztecs

• He promised freedom to all Aztec slaves

• He offered gold to Montezuma

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Americas?

• Spanish had advanced weapons

• Native Americans believed the Spanish were gods

• Native Americans had immunity to European diseases

• Many Native Americans helped the Spanish overthrow their rulers

Fill in the Blank

Juan Ponce de Leon made the first Spanish landing on the mainland of North America in the year ___.

Multiple Choice

Which explorer crossed the Mississippi River in 1541 and later died of fever after traveling to Oklahoma?

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan de Onate

• Christopher Columbus

Multiple Choice

How did the agreement between the Spanish crown and the conquistadors benefit Spain's efforts in the Americas?

• It allowed Spain to conquer lands with little risk

• It required Spain to pay for all expeditions

• It limited Spanish exploration to only one region

• It gave all treasures to the conquistadors