Conquistadors and the European Conquest of the Americas

What was the impact of the European conquest and settlements of the Americas?

• All of the above

• It led to the downfall of two mighty empires.

• It brought about immense and irreversible change in world history.

• It established the first truly global superpower.

Who were some of the well-known conquistadors?

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Both A and B

• None of the above

• Hernan Cortes and Francisco Bizarro

What remarkable feats did Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca achieve?

• He explored and discovered unknown lands.

• He conquered new lands and gained immense riches.

• None of the above

• He became the governor of Rio de la Plata.

Where was Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca born?

• Kadis Quebec

• Barayos

• Jerez de la Frontera

• Seville

In which expedition did Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca serve as the royal treasurer?

• None of the above

• Narvaez expedition to La Florida

• Hernando de Soto's expedition to Florida

• Diego del Morago's expedition to Chile

What setback did the Narvaez expedition face on Hispaniola?

• Wreckage of two ships in a hurricane

• Shortage of horses for sale

• All of the above

• Desertion of around 150 men

Where did the Narvaez expedition decide to overwinter?

• Havana

• Cuba

• La Florida

• Hispaniola

What happened to the ships of the Narvaez expedition in a hurricane?

• They were washed up on the south Texas coast.

• They were lost at sea and never seen again.

• They were wrecked at anchor in Cuba.

• They were separated and blown off course.

How did Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and the survivors of the Narvaez expedition try to reach Mexico?

• All of the above

• By seeking help from local native tribes

• By constructing small ships and sailing westwards

• By marching overland through unknown lands

What did Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and the survivors use to construct their ships?

• Pitch of pine trees and palmetto leaves

• Iron gear and deerskins

• Horsehair and skins

• All of the above