Spanish Exploration

Why did Christopher Columbus sail west?

• To find a new land for colonization

• To search for a shorter route to China

• To escape from Spain

What does "conquistador" mean?

• Soldier

• Conqueror

• Explorer

Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?

• Francisco Coronado

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Balboa

Who led the first expedition to sail around the world?

• Vasco Balboa

• Hernando Cortes

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was one advantage the Spanish had over the natives?

• They had better food supplies

• They had iron weapons and armor

• They had faster ships

Who defeated the Aztecs?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando Cortes

• Vasco Balboa

What was the name of the Aztec capital city?

• Cusco

• Tenochtitlan

• Lima

What modern city is built on the site of the Aztec capital?

• Buenos Aires

• Mexico City

• Havana

Who was Montezuma?

• A Spanish conquistador

• An Incan emperor

• An Aztec emperor

What were the Aztecs known for?

• Pottery

• Human sacrifice

• Nomadic living