M2L3: Spain Builds an Empire

A _________ is a Spanish or Portuguese explorer who conquered and colonized the Americas in the 16th century.

• conquistador

• peninsulare

• Viking

Answer explanation

Ahoy!

Which of these was NOT a goal of the Spanish conquistadors?

• To claim land and resources.

• To learn the language of Native Americans.

• To spread Christianity.

• To conquer native people for gold and glory.

Answer explanation

Viva Espana!

Hernan Cortes==​ (a)  

Francisco Pizarro==​ (b)  

• Aztec Empire
• Inca Empire

Answer explanation

How was Cortes' army able to defeat the Aztecs despite being outnumbered?

• They had superior weapons, including guns.

• Their men were better fighters than the Aztec.

• They had more gold and silver.

• They had the help of King Moctezuma.

Answer explanation

Capital of the Aztec Empire: ​ (a)  

Capital of the Inca Empire:​ (b)  

• Tenochtitlan
• Cuzco
• San Juan

Answer explanation

How did Cortes' relationship with King Moctezuma lead to his capture of Tenochtitlan?

• He spied on the king and killed him in front of his army.

• He stole gold and gained the loyalty of the king's men.

• He set Tenochtitlan on fire and then rebuilt it.

• He gained the trust of King Moctezuma and then betrayed him.

Answer explanation

How were the conquests of Cortes and Pizarro SIMILAR?

• They had less men.

• They had superior weapons (guns).

• They captured the capital city, leading to the fall of the Empire.

• All of these.

Answer explanation

What name was given to the land acquired by the Spanish in Mexico and South America?

• New Spain

• Spanish America

• New Tenochtitlan

• The Spanish Empire

Answer explanation

What was the purpose of the Council of the Indies?

• To convert the Native Americans to Christianity.

• To prevent non-Christians from emigrating to the Americas.

• To govern the Americas from Spain.

• To encourage other explorers to find new lands.

Answer explanation

Why did the Spanish create "The Royal Road?"

• To control New Spain from across the ocean.

• To establish trading centers in New Spain.

• To allow people in different parts of New Spain to trade and travel.

• To protect Native Americans from enemy attacks.