Quiz on Modern History and the Spanish Empire

What year did Christopher Columbus discover America?

• 1492

• 1500

• 1607

• 1620

Who were the Catholic Monarchs?

• Italian Kings

• French Kings

• Spanish Kings

• English Kings

What was one of the main goals of Columbus' voyages?

• To spread democracy

• To establish peace

• To find gold

• To find a western route to Asia

Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer?

• Inca Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Empire

What resource flowed from the Americas to support Spain's economy?

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Gold and silver

• Spices

What was a major conflict that strained Spain's resources?

• The Italian Wars

• The War of 1812

• The French Revolution

• The American Civil War

What internal conflict persecuted non-Catholics in Spain?

• The War of Succession

• The Reconquista

• The Spanish Civil War

• The Spanish Inquisition

What was the War of Succession about?

• A dispute over the king of Spain

• A fight for independence

• A battle for resources

• A war against France

Who were the two main contenders for the Spanish throne during the War of Succession?

• Louis and Francis

• Henry and Edward

• Philip and Charles

• James and John

How long did the War of Succession last?

• 13 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years