Spanish Exploration and Conquest of the Americas

The video covers the Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas, starting with Columbus's voyages funded by Spain to find new trade routes. It details the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires, the Treaty of Tordesillas, and the European rivalries for territory. The video also discusses Spanish colonization methods, governance systems, and the impact of diseases on indigenous populations. It concludes with the independence movements in the 19th century and the legacy of Spanish rule, including the Columbian Exchange and cultural influences.

What was the primary motivation for the Spanish crown to fund Columbus's voyage?

• To establish military bases

• To find new trade routes

• To discover new lands

• To spread Christianity

Which explorer's name was given to the continent now known as America?

• Hernan Cortes

• Vasco Norez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

What advantage did the Spanish have over the Aztecs during their conquest?

• Superior numbers

• Alliances with other indigenous groups

• Advanced weaponry and smallpox

• Better knowledge of the terrain

Which treaty divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

What system did the Spanish crown implement to govern its colonies?

• Feudal system

• Federal system

• Monarchical system

• Viceregal system

What was the encomienda system?

• A religious conversion program

• A trade agreement with indigenous populations

• A system where indigenous people were entrusted to Spanish proprietors

• A military alliance with local tribes

What was a significant cause of the decline in indigenous populations in the Americas?

• Internal conflicts

• Lack of resources

• European diseases and poor treatment

• Natural disasters

Which event in Europe inspired independence movements in Spanish colonies?

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

Which two Spanish colonies remained under Spanish control until the late 19th century?

• Argentina and Chile

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Colombia and Venezuela

• Mexico and Peru

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A cultural exchange program between Spain and its colonies

• A military alliance between Spain and Portugal

• The exchange of populations, goods, and knowledge between the Americas and Europe

• A trade route between Europe and Asia