Lesson 2 Vocab

What was the primary goal of a conquistador in the Americas?

• To establish trade routes

• To conquer new lands

• To learn about Indigenous cultures

What is a colony?

• A type of government

• A territory under the control of another country

• A group of explorers

What is an alliance?

• A type of weapon

• A religious ceremony

• An agreement to support one another

Which disease was brought by Europeans to the Americas and had a devastating impact on Indigenous people?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Influenza

What is the purpose of a mission in the context of the Americas?

• To explore new territories

• To teach religion and provide services

• To establish trade

Who were the people that typically settled in a colony?

• Local Indigenous people

• People from the controlling country

• Pirates

What was a common outcome of alliances during times of war?

• Increased trade

• Mutual support and defense

• Cultural exchange

How did smallpox affect the Indigenous populations in the Americas?

• It improved their health

• It had no effect

• It killed many Indigenous people

What role did missionaries play in missions?

• They taught religion and provided services

• They were traders

• They were explorers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a colony and its controlling country?

• The colony is independent

• The colony is under the control of the country

• The colony is a rival to the country