Chapter 4: Spain Builds an Empire

Why did Columbus sail west on his first expedition?

• 1. to find a better route to the Indies

• 1. to show King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella he could make the journey

• 1. to take part in the Columbian Exchange

• 1. to discover the Bahama Islands

Which of the following was NOT a reason Columbus made more voyages to the West Indies?

• 1. Spain wanted him to start a colony in the West Indies.

• 1. He delivered people and animals to the new land.

• 1. He wanted to learn the language of the Taino.

• 1. The Spanish wanted the riches of the land.

What did NOT happen as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• 1. Europeans brought horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs to the Western Hemisphere

• 1. Europeans enjoyed new foods from the Americas, such as corn, potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa, and beans

• 1. Many Indians died from overwork and the diseases brought over by the Europeans.

• 1. Europeans practiced Indian religion and customs, and the two groups shared the land.

How did Columbus’ voyages impact the Americas?

• 1. Columbus showed Europeans the way to the Americas.

• 1. Explorers and settlers abandoned their plans to colonize the West Indies.

• 1. The Indians returned to Asia with Columbus.

• 1. The Indians showed the Europeans how to breed stronger horses.

5. Which BEST describes the factors that enabled Cortes to defeat the Aztecs?

• 1. larger forces, better weapons, and horses

• 1. metal armor, muskets, horses, and allies

• 1. stone weapons, muskets, and allies

• 1. disease, allies, and more men

After Cortes conquered the Aztecs, who conquered the Incan empire?

• 1. Pizarro

• 1. Cabeza de Vaca

• 1. Coronado

• 1. Cortes

What colony was founded after the defeat of the Incan empire?

• 1. New Portugal

• 1. New Spain

• 1. Peru

• 1. Mexico

Which happened FIRST in Spain’s search for gold?

• 1. Esteban was killed by the Zuni people in what is now New Mexico.

• 1. Cabeza de Vaca traveled the American Southwest.

• 1. The kingdom of Cibola was discovered far north of Mexico.

• 1. Coronado explored what is now the American Southwest.

Which happened AFTER Esteban’s death in what is now New Mexico?

• 1. Coronado continued the search for Cibola.

• 1. Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked off the Texas coast.

• 1. Zuni people joined another expedition to find Cibola.

• 1. The Spanish abandoned their search for the kingdom.

Which BEST describes the Native Americans’ life on an encomienda?

• 1. They had large farms with many workers.

• 1. They often worked without pay and were expected to become Christians.

• 1. They were wealthy and powerful landowners who wanted to become Christians.

• 1. They ran small businesses making furniture or clothing to sell to settlers.