Spanish Conquest of the Americas Quiz

Who were the indigenous peoples living in the Americas before the Spanish conquest?

• Aztecs and Incas

• Mayans and Aztecs

• Incas and Mayans

• Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans

Which Spanish conquistador is known for conquering the Aztec Empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de León

What was the name of the Aztec ruler at the time of the Spanish conquest?

• Moctezuma II

• Atahualpa

• Montezuma I

• Cuauhtémoc

Which city did Hernán Cortés conquer in 1521, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlán

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

• Lima

What role did smallpox play in aiding the Spanish conquest of the Americas?

• It weakened the Spanish army.

• It decimated indigenous populations.

• It had no impact on the conquest.

• It strengthened indigenous resistance.

Who was the last ruler of the Inca Empire before it fell to the Spanish conquistadors?

• Atahualpa

• Huayna Capac

• Pachacuti

• Manco Inca

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Cuzco

• Quito

• Machu Picchu

• Lima

Which Spanish conquistador defeated the Inca Empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

What major technological advantage did the Spanish possess during the conquest?

• Firearms

• Horseback riding

• Cannons

• All of the above

What was the main motivation for Spanish explorers and conquistadors during the conquest of the Americas?

• Spreading Christianity

• Finding gold and other riches

• Establishing trade routes

• Seeking adventure and fame