Spanish conquest!

The 'AMERICAS’ is often used to refer to what area?

• Britain and France

• Cayman islands

• Parts of America

• North and South America

What was Christopher Columbus nationality?

(Where does he come from)

• Spanish

• Italian

• Brazilian

• Columbian

Americas were known to Europeans as the?

• Ancient world

• New world

• Colonizer's

• Missionaries

When Columbus needed sponsorship for his adventures, what country did he turn to?

(a)  

What Queen gave Columbus the financial assistance he required for his voyages?

(a)  

Queen Isabella supported Columbus's expedition for what two reasons?

• To show the power of her monarchy and to receive slaves

• To conquer parts of the world and receive financial aid

• To spread Christianity and to receive gold

• To show Europe that Spain is a powerful nation and to spread the Christianity

Why did Columbus call the islands 'Indies' ?

• Because he thought the people were Indians

• Because he thought he had arrived in India

• Due to the warm Indian ocean currents

• He liked the sound to the name

What disease did the Spanish bring?

• Ebola

• Chicken pox

• Scurvy

• Smallpox

What did Columbus name the first Spanish settlement?

• Spain

• Hispaniola

• Hawaii

• Hispanic

What was the name of the sailed ships which could sail into the wind and carry heavy canons?

• Cruise ships

• Canoe

• Caravels

• Vessels