Conquest of the Inca and Aztec Empires

The video explores the conquest of the Inca and Aztec empires by Spanish conquistadors. It highlights the motivations behind the conquests, such as wealth, power, and religious conversion. The video explains the strategies used, including advanced weaponry and the spread of diseases like smallpox, which devastated native populations. It also discusses the aftermath, including the establishment of colonies and the enslavement of native people. The video concludes with a reflection on the long-term impact of these historical events.

What is Machu Picchu known for?

• A 15th-century Inca city

• A Portuguese settlement

• A modern city in Peru

• A Spanish colony

Who were the conquistadors?

• Native American tribes

• African traders

• European explorers

• Spanish and Portuguese soldiers

What was one of the main motivations for the conquistadors?

• To establish trade routes

• To gain wealth and power

• To learn new cultures

• To escape European wars

What advantage did the conquistadors have over the native empires?

• Better knowledge of the land

• Advanced technology

• Support from other native tribes

• Larger armies

How did diseases like smallpox affect the native populations?

• They caused massive deaths

• They strengthened the natives

• They had no impact

• They were easily cured

What happened to the lands of the native people after conquest?

• They were given to other European countries

• They became colonies of Spain and Portugal

• They were returned to the natives

• They remained independent

Why do most people in Latin America speak Spanish or Portuguese today?

• As a result of native languages

• Because of African influence

• Due to trade agreements

• Because of European colonization

What were encomiendas?

• Spanish plantations

• Religious ceremonies

• Native festivals

• Military strategies

When did most Latin American countries gain independence?

• During the 18th century

• In the early 20th century

• By the end of the 19th century

• In the 15th century

What led to the decline of the Spanish Empire?

• Continuous wars in Europe

• Alliances with other empires

• Loss of colonies in Latin America

• Economic prosperity