New World Graded Quiz

Who did the conquered people join in order to defeat the Aztecs? 

• Francisco Pizzaro
• Hernan Cortez
• Julius Caesar
• Alexander the Great

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Inca being easily overthrown by Spaniards?

• Inca caught diseases for the Spaniards
• The Spaniards had advanced weapons
• The Spaniards used the Inca roads to travel more easily
• The Inca were outnumbered by Spaniards 

Francisco _____ was a Spanish explorer who helped conquer the Inca civilization.

• Columbus
• Magellan
• Pizarro
• Drake

What were the name of the three boats Christopher Columbus took with him when he left for Spain?

• Nana, Pinto, Santa Clause
• Sam, Peter, Paul
• Santa Maria, Pinta, Nina
• Ferdinand, Isabella, Christopher

 Why did Columbus call the Taino natives Indians?

• Because they asked him to
• Because he liked the name Indians.
• Because Columbus thought he landed in the West Indies.
• Because he did not understand what they were trying to say.

The Taino people were? 

• selfish
• mean
• greedy
• generous

What happened to the people Columbus and his men met?

• They survived and live in many places today
• They caught European diseases and died
• They caught European diseases, became slaves, and died
• Some died, but most lived

Who lived in the Andes Mountains?

• Aztecs
• Incas
• Mayans
• Tu

The ______ civilization created the 365 day calendar

• Inca
• Aztec
• Mayan
• Greek

The __________________________ civilization rose in the rainforests of the Yucatan Peninsula.

• Aztec

• Maya

• nomadic

• Inca

• All of the above