European Exploration Practice Quiz

Why were many Spanish explorers known as “conquistadors”?

• Conquistador is the Spanish word for explorer.

• It identified the type of ship most Spanish explorers sailed on.

• They were soldiers who came prepared to attack and conquer American Indigenous people.

• They were Catholics who built missions to spread their religion to American Indigenous people.

Why was Prince Henry known as "Henry the Navigator"?

• His influence led to the push to find a new trade route to the west.

• His influence led to the discovery of routes around South America.

• His influence led to the establishment of colonies in the New World.

• His influence led to the invention and use of new tools for exploration.

How were Aztec and Inca people most significantly affected by Spanish exploration?

• They migrated to new lands.

• They gained land.

• They found opportunities for trade with Europe.

• They were destroyed and their civilizations ended.

Who was the first European to lead a crew that sailed around the world?

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer was the first European to create a colony in the Americas?

• Prince Henry

• Hernando de Soto

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus