Spain's Empire in the Americas

Spain's Empire in the Americas

8th Grade

18 Qs

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Columbus reaching a region previously unknown to Europeans?

It led to the discovery of Australia.

It gave Spain a head start on its European rivals in colonizing the Americas.

It resulted in the immediate colonization of Africa.

It caused a war between Spain and Portugal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Hernando Cortés sail from Cuba to Mexico?

1518

1520

1519

1521

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the Aztecs to Cortés' actions?

They welcomed him

They ignored him

They rebelled

They allied with him

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conquistador is known for building Mexico City?

Francisco Pizarro

Hernando Cortés

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Juan Ponce de León

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca's group remained alive after being enslaved?

4

10

15

20

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were allowed to govern the lands they had conquered in Spanish America?

Conquistadors

Native Americans

European settlers

Local chiefs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were Native Americans viewed in the context of labor?

As skilled workers

As a form of slave labor

As business partners

As landowners

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