Las otras conquistas de México

The video explores the complex history of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, highlighting the resistance and struggles of various indigenous groups. It covers the fall of Tenochtitlan, the prolonged conquest of the Mayans in Yucatan, the strategic alliances and evangelization in Oaxaca, the cruelty in Michoacan, the multi-front attacks in Jalisco, and the unique colonization of the Californias. Despite the Spanish efforts, many regions continued to resist, with some indigenous communities maintaining autonomy even today.

What was the significance of the alliances formed by the Spaniards with indigenous groups during the conquest of Mexico?

• They resulted in the complete assimilation of indigenous cultures.

• They led to the immediate fall of Tenochtitlan.

• They allowed the Spaniards to exploit existing conflicts among indigenous groups.

• They helped the Spaniards to quickly conquer all of Mexico.

Why did the conquest of the Yucatan Peninsula take longer than the conquest of the Aztecs?

• The Mayans had stronger military forces.

• The Spaniards lacked resources to conquer the region.

• The Spaniards were not interested in the Yucatan Peninsula.

• The Mayans had a prolonged resistance and the terrain was challenging.

Who were the key figures in the conquest of Oaxaca?

• Francisco de Montejo and Hernán Cortés

• Gonzalo de Sandoval and Francisco Cortés de Buenaventura

• Francisco de Orozco and Pedro de Alvarado

• Nuño de Guzmán and Cristóbal de Olid

What characterized the conquest of Michoacan?

• Peaceful negotiations and treaties

• A focus on trade and commerce

• Terrible cruelty and exploitation for precious metals

• Complete assimilation of the Purépechas

Which indigenous leader is noted for resisting the Spanish in Jalisco?

• Princess Eréndira

• Tenamaztle

• Francisco de Montejo

• Jacinto Canek

What was unique about the colonization of the Californias?

• It was completed in a very short time.

• It involved significant urban development.

• It was heavily accompanied by evangelization and lacked rich resources.

• It was primarily focused on mining gold and silver.

What modern movement is mentioned as a continuation of indigenous resistance?

• The Mixtón War

• The Caste War

• The Zapatista movement

• The Mexican Revolution