Age of Exploration

Which two explorers are credited with circumnavigating the Earth during the Age of Exploration?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

• Vasco da Gama

Which two European countries sponsored early voyages of exploration to the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries?

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

• France

Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

What type of treasures did Cortés and his forces seize from the Aztecs?

• Textiles and clothing

• Agricultural products

• Gold, silver, jewelry, and precious stones

• Pottery and ceramics

What was the most famous treasure taken from the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II?

• Religious artifacts

• Gold ornaments, sculptures, and jewelry

• Manuscripts and books

• Weapons and armor

How would you describe the impact of the wealth extracted from the Aztec Empire on further Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas?

• Negligible

• Minor

• Significant

• Non-existent

What word best characterizes the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in terms of its methods?

• Peaceful

• Diplomatic

• Violent

• Collaborative

What is one significant historical consequence of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• The spread of democracy

• The exchange of agricultural practices

• The influx of Asian immigrants to the Americas

• The financing of further Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas

In modern terms, how would you describe the value of the treasures seized from the Aztecs by the Spanish?

• Relatively small

• Moderate

• Astronomical

• Unknown

What civilization was conquered by Hernán Cortés and his forces?

• Inca Empire

• Maya Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Olmec Civilization

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