15.1 Practice

How did the Spanish treat the Taino?

• Very harshly. The Spanish forced the Taino to bring them gold and tortured or killed whoever couldn't deliver.

• Very kindly. The Spanish were most concerned with converting the Taino to Christianity, so they made sure to set a Christ-like example.

• The Spanish didn't encounter the Taino at all: the PORTUGUESE were the first to meet the Taino, and they treated the Taino horribly.

What Spanish weapon killed 90% of the Taino in the 16th century?

• smallpox

• canons

• swords

What general area did the Taino live before they were nearly destroyed by the Spanish?

• The Greater Antilles: Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Bahamas.

• Central Mexico

• Peru and Chile

Who joined Cortes on his journey to conquer Tenochtitlan?

• Indigenous people who were being ruled by the Aztecs (the Mexica).

• Other Spanish conquistadors who wanted to gain wealth and fame like Columbus.

• Other Portuguese conquistadors who wanted to gain wealth and fame like Columbus.

Who helped Cortes make alliances with indigenous groups who wanted to defeat the Mexica?

• Malinche

• Columbus

• Pizarro

What error did Moctezuma make when he heard of the strange, powerful people making their way toward Tenochtitlan?

• Moctezuma sent gifts, hoping that the newcomers would be satisfied and come no closer.

• Moctezuma attacked the newcomers immediately.

• Moctezuma sacrificed a thousand Aztecs to appease Queztalcoatl, greatly reducing his army.

What kept Cortes from conquering the Aztec sooner?

• He faced competition from other conquistadors.

• He got incredibly ill, which some interpreted as a curse put on him by Moctezuma.

• He tried to conquer the Inca at the same time.

What portion of the Spanish were killed before being driven out of Tenochtitlan?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 5/4

Who did Cortes make alliances with on his way to Tenochtitlan?

• Indigenous (Native) people who were under the control of the Aztecs.

• Other Spanish conquistadors

• Portuguese traders who were setting up outposts in Mexico.

Which conquistador attacked the Inca empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

• Panfilo de Narvaez

• Ferdinand Magellan