Week 5 Aztec Research Starter

What name did the colony established by the Spaniards receive after the fall of Tenochtitlan?

• New Spain

• New Hispania

• New Castile

• New Aztlan

What type of work were the Aztecs forced to do under Spanish rule?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Trade and navigation

• Teaching and education

• Mining and road construction

What religion were the Aztecs forced to adopt?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What type of animals did the Spaniards bring to the Aztec land?

• Kangaroos, koalas, and emus

• Elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes

• Llamas, alpacas, and camels

• Horses, sheep, and cattle

Why did Hernan Cortes explore? (2 answers)

• claim land for Spain

• find gold and riches

• to spread Christianity

• to fight in the war

Why was it difficult for the Aztecs to defend themselves against the Conquistadors?

• The Aztecs had no weapons.

• The Aztecs were weak from hunger.

• The Aztecs were weak from the smallpox.

• The Spanish were more powerful

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

• Firearms

• Horseback riding

• Cannons

• All of the above

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.

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