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CH 11 LT#3 Quizizz

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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CH 11 LT#3 Quizizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What primarily inspired Hernan Cortes to travel to the Americas?

A desire to spread Christianity.

Reports of Christopher Columbus's successful voyages.

An invitation from the Aztec Empire.

To map the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following locations corresponds to where Cortes and his convoy first arrived in the Americas, according to the notes?

Tenochtitlan

Cuba

Veracruz

Hispaniola

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the notes, what was a significant factor that weakened the Aztec Empire and ultimately contributed to their defeat?

Superior weaponry of Cortes's army.

The alliances Cortes formed with other indigenous groups.

The introduction of smallpox by the Spanish.

Montezuma II's ineffective leadership.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What crucial piece of information did Cortes gain from a Mayan woman he encountered?

The location of hidden gold within Tenochtitlan.

Details about the Aztec calendar system.

Knowledge about dissent and potential allies against the Aztecs.

Instructions on how to cultivate local crops.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Cortes take after taking the Aztec ruler Montezuma II hostage?

He demanded a large ransom.

He ordered the immediate dismantling of Aztec temples.

He commanded the cessation of human sacrifice.

He forced Montezuma II to convert to Christianity.

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