Chp. 2 Ls. 2: Explorers for Spain

A ______________ gives money to support another person or cause.

An _____________ is a group of nations or peoples ruled by a single group or leader.

A ___________ is a settlement or area far from the country that rules it.

A __________ is a spanish soldier.

An _____________ is an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many people.

An ____________ is an organized journey.

What was the goal of Christopher Columbus's expedition?

• He wanted to conquer the Aztec Empire.

• He wanted to mine for gold and silver.

• He wanted to find a new route to Asia.

• He wanted to discover North America.

What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

• to find riches

• to circumnavigate the world

• to reach Asia by sailing west from Spain

• to start settlements in North America

Who was Christopher Columbus's patrons?

• King Ferninand and Queen Isablla of Spain

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

What was Hernan Cortes goal for his expedition?

• to find North America

• to conquer the Aztec and claim their riches for Spain

• to discover a new route to Asia

• to return home