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

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