Spanish Exploration and Colonization

Which European explorer discovered America in 1000 A.D.?

• Christopher Columbus
• Amerigo Vespucci
• Leif Eriksson
• Hernan Cortez

Which explorer wrote books and stories about his adventures and the riches of Asia?

• Prince Henry the Navigator
• Christopher Columbus
• Leif Eriksson
• Marco Polo

Which explorer developed lighter ships and sponsored the exploration of the coast of Africa?

• Amerigo Vespucci
• Leif Eriksson
• Prince Henry the Navigator
• Christopher Columbus

The purpose of Columbus's voyage was to

• find out if the Earth was flat.
• find out if America had gold.
• find out if there was a passage through North America.
• find a short water route to Asia.

The horrible effect Europeans had on Native Americans was

• the flu.
• diseases.
• the trading of goods.
• starvation.

Christopher Columbus should be known for

• discovering America.
• starting world trade.
• discovering the Earth was round.
• discovering gold in America.

Native Americans admire and look up to Christopher Columbus.

• True
• False

Spain came to America with what purpose?

• to trade with Natives
• for God, Gold, and Glory
• to exchange goods
• to spread diseases

Which Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519?

• Francisco Coronado
• Hernan Cortes
• Amerigo Vespucci
• Cabeza de Vaca

What is a conquistador?

• A Spanish cowboy
• A priest who came to America.
• A King or Queen.
• A Spanish soldier and explorer.