The Legacy of Christopher Columbus and the Conquest of the Ameri

What year did Christopher Columbus embark on his historic voyage that changed the world?

• 1492

• 1494

• 1500

• 1485

Which treaty divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Spanish and Portuguese empires?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Lisbon

What system allowed Spanish conquistadors to extract labor and tribute from indigenous populations?

• Encomienda system

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Tributary system

Which two civilizations were particularly affected by European diseases brought during the Columbian Exchange?

• Aztec and Inca

• Maya and Olmec

• Taino and Carib

• Navajo and Apache

What was one of the most tragic aspects of the colonial expansion initiated by Columbus's voyages?

• Spread of European diseases

• Introduction of new crops

• Establishment of trade routes

• Discovery of new lands