SS Ch. 4 Review

Why did Columbus make his first expedition?

• He wanted to make it to the Indies by a faster and cheaper route

• He wanted to be the first Italian to set foot in the Americas

• He wanted to prove himself to the king and queen

• He was curious about this new world

Which is the best description of the Columbian Exchange?

• The process of converting everyone to Christianity

• the movement of people, animals, food, and ways of life between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• The travels of Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic

• The time period known as the Renaissance where new ideas were shared across Europe

True or false: Because of Columbus's voyages, Europe was introduced to the Americas and continued to travel there

• True

• False

What were at least 2 of the advantages the Spanish had over the Aztecs?

Francisco Pizarro helped to conquer the _________ Empire.

_______ was the name of the colony founded after the Incan Empire was defeated.

True or false: The mestizos had more power and wealth than the peninsulares in New Spain society.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a way of life for the Indians on a plantation/from an encomienda?

• They were expected to become Christians

• They ran small businesses selling clothes or making furniture

• They often worked without pay

• They often had little to eat

Did Las Casas want all slavery to end? Respond with "yes" or "no"

Hernando Cortes captured the ruler named ________. (Moctezuma or Atahualpa?) **Correct spelling!**