Spanish Exploration Assignment

What were the religious objectives of the Spanish in the New World?

• To spread Christianity to the indigenous peoples

• To establish trade routes with the indigenous peoples

• To conquer and colonize the New World

• To search for new resources and wealth

Which of the following choices best describes the motivations behind Spanish exploration?

• Desire for wealth, power, and spread of Christianity
• Desire for political dominance
• Establishment of trade routes
• Curiosity and desire for adventure

The impact of Spanish exploration on the New World was profound, including changes in politics, society, and the economy, as well as the decline of indigenous ________.

Which New World resources helped the Spanish generate wealth. (select all that apply)

• Gold

• Ships

• Silver

• Oil

What were the contributing factors to the declination of the Indigenous populations ?

Who led the conquest of the Aztecs in the 16th century?

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• George W. Washington

What was one of Cortes' remarkable leadership abilities?

• Negotiating land deals with indigenous people

• Discovering uncharted territories

• Inspiring and motivating his troops

• Building alliances with other conquistadors

The conquistadors employed several tactics that contributed to their success in battle, including ______ warfare, superior military tactics, and exploiting divisions within the enemy ranks.

• phycological

• naval

• diplomatic

• civil

What aspect of indigenous culture did Cortes exploit to gain the upper hand?

What was one of the most significant military achievements of Hernan Cortes?

• The conquest of the Aztecs

• The exploration of South America

• The colonization of North America

• The establishment of trade routes with Asia