Spanish Conquistadors Quiz

What were the Conquistadors in search of during their expeditions?

• All of the above

• Wealth

• Spreading Christianity

• More land

What was an encomienda in the context of Spanish colonization?

• A type of Spanish weapon

• A type of Spanish ship

• A religious mission

• An estate of land granted to Spanish colonists

What is the role of a missionary in the context of Spanish conquest?

• A trader

• A military leader

• A farmer

• A person who spreads religion

Who conquered the Aztecs in present-day Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

What did the Aztecs think about Hernan Cortes' arrival?

• They thought he was a god and showered him with gifts

• They were fearful and hostile

• They immediately attacked him

• They ignored him

Who searched for the Seven Golden Cities of western Mexico?

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Francisco Coronado

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What was Francisco Coronado's exploration route?

• Western coast of New Spain

• Southern coast of New Spain

• Northern coast of New Spain

• Eastern coast of New Spain

What did Francisco Coronado discover during his expeditions?

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Grand Canyon and Colorado River

What country did Hernan Cortes sail for?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

What were the major accomplishments of Hernan Cortes?

• Discovery of the Amazon Rainforest

• Conquest of the Aztecs

• None of the above

• Exploration of Australia