Unit 1: Spanish Colonization

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the Spanish and Native Americans?

• The Spanish forced the Native Americans to move to South America.
• The Spanish and Native Americans had a friendly and productive relationship in terms of trade.
• The Spanish forced them to become slaves and convert to Christianity.
• The Native Americans massacred any Spanish colonists.

Which of these is not a conquistador?

• Hernan Cortes
• Cabaze de Vaca
• Francisco Pizarro
• Juan Ponce de Leon

Things brought over to the New World during the Columbian Exchange include

• Slaves
• Food
• Diseases
• All of the above

Which of the following was NOT one of the settlements established by the Spanish?

• St. Augustine
• South/Central America
• Jamestown
• Caribbean

True or False: The Spanish were the first European country to settle in the Americas.

• True

• False

What is a CONQUISTADOR?

• a Spanish conqueror
• what Spanish called indigenous rebels
• a string with knots that Inca communicated with
• a Portuguese explorer

What happened to the American Indians when the Spanish came to the New World?

Check all that are true.

• Their lands were taken by force.

• They were involved in many battles with the Spanish, resulting in the deaths of their people.

• Many died from diseases brought by the Spanish.

• They taught the Spanish their religions and tried to convert them.

Time period during which Europeans explored the world starting in 1400's 

• Renaissance
• Reformation 
• Middle Ages 
• Age of Exploration 

What were three motivations for the Spanish conquering the Americas

• Grain, Gold and George

• Gold, Glory and God

• Meeting new cultures

• Mapping the world

What caused the most indigenous deaths in Mexico after the arrival of Cortés?

• Spanish weapons

• starvation

• smallpox

• poisoned water