Finals Review Quizziz 3

Who was a Spanish soldier-explorer who sought personal riches and power, as well as wealth and glory for Spain, in the conquest of the Americas?

• Hernan Cortes

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Juan de Onate

• Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

What was the name of the French settlement founded by La Salle?

• Santa Fe

• New Orleans

• Fort St. Louis

• San Antonio

What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?

• Mining and construction

• Ranching and farming

• Trading and bartering

• Fishing and hunting

What was the Reconquista?

• A struggle by Spanish Christians to regain control of their country from the Islamic Moors

• A series of battles between European countries

• A trade route to Asia

• A religious settlement in the Americas

What motivated the conquistadors to go out and explore?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Silver, Silk, and Spices

• Land, Labor, and Liberty

• Food, Fuel, and Freedom

What was the name of the Spanish empire in the Americas?

• New Spain

• New Netherlands

• New England

• New France

Which conquistador defeated the Aztecs?

• Hernan Cortes

• Juan de Onate

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

What was La Salle's goal when he returned to North America from France?

• To search for gold in the Southwest

• To establish a mission in Texas

• To find a new trade route to Asia

• To begin a colony in Louisiana at the mouth of the Mississippi River

What are three goals of the Spanish Mission system?

• Expand Spanish territory, establish trade routes, and build forts

• Defend against French invasion, explore new lands, and establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

• Promote cultural diversity, encourage self-governance, and support religious freedom

• Convert Native Americans to Christianity, lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life, and strengthen Spain's hold on Texas