Spanish Conquistadors and Colonies Quiz

Who were the conquistadors?

• Spanish explorers

• French settlers

• Portuguese traders

• English missionaries

When did Cortes conquer the Aztec Empire?

• 1519

• 1535

• 1525

• 1510

Where did Pizarro conquer the Incan Empire?

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Colombia

What was the motive of Hernando Cortes for conquering the Aztecs?

• Trade & diplomacy

• Revenge & power

• Exploration & adventure

• Religion & wealth

Which disease was brought to South America during the Columbian Exchange?

• Smallpox

• Flu

• Diptheria

• Measles

What was the main advantage for Spain during the conquests?

• Familiarity with geography

• Superior technology & equipment

• Greater food supply

• Larger number of soldiers

Who was the Aztec emperor killed by Cortes?

• Altahualpa

• Atahualpa

• Moctezuma

• Montezuma II

What did the Spanish demand from the Incan Emperor for his release?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Bronze

What did the Aztecs believe Cortes to be initially?

• A demon

• A conqueror

• A god

• A trader

Which European country had a colonial empire in the Americas by the 1600s?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal