Rediscovering Our Spanish Beginnings Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'conquistador' in the context of Spanish exploration?

• A Spanish conqueror

• A Spanish merchant

• A Spanish sailor

• A Spanish priest

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'expedition'?

• Journey

• Settlement

• Conquest

• Discovery

In the sentence 'The explorers embarked on a perilous journey,' what does 'perilous' mean?

• Safe

• Dangerous

• Exciting

• Long

What is the correct plural form of the word 'cactus'?

• Cactuses

• Cacti

• Cactuseses

• Cactii

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'navigate' correctly?

• She navigated the book quickly.

• He navigated the ship through the storm.

• They navigated the meal with ease.

• We navigated the song beautifully.

What is the antonym of the word 'ancient'?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Traditional

In the context of exploration, what does the term 'cartography' refer to?

• The study of maps

• The study of stars

• The study of languages

• The study of cultures

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The explorers were in search of _______ lands.'

• unfamiliar

• familiar

• ancient

• modern

What is the meaning of the word 'colonization'?

• Establishing control over a foreign land

• Trading goods with another country

• Exploring unknown territories

• Mapping new areas

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'voyage'?

• Trip

• Stay

• Rest

• Pause