Conquistadors and Latin American History

The video explores the conquest of the Inca and Aztec empires by Spanish conquistadors. It highlights the role of conquistadors, the factors that enabled their success, such as advanced weaponry and diseases like smallpox, and the impact of colonization on native populations. The video also discusses the eventual independence of Latin American countries from Spanish rule.

What is Machu Picchu known for?

• A Portuguese fortress

• A modern city in Peru

• A 15th-century Inca city

• A Spanish colony

Who were the conquistadors?

• Native American warriors

• British colonists

• Spanish and Portuguese soldiers

• French explorers

What was a major factor that helped the conquistadors in their conquest?

• European diseases

• Peaceful negotiations

• Advanced bronze weapons

• Support from local tribes

What was the primary goal of the conquistadors?

• To spread democracy

• To learn about native cultures

• To gain wealth and power

• To establish trade routes

Which disease significantly impacted the Aztec Empire?

• Cholera

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Influenza

What invisible weapon did the conquistadors have?

• Magic spells

• Secret alliances

• European diseases

• Advanced navigation tools

What happened to the native lands after the conquest?

• They were abandoned

• They became colonies of Spain and Portugal

• They were sold to other European countries

• They were returned to the natives

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

• Because of trade agreements

• As a result of Spanish and Portuguese colonization

• Due to the influence of the British Empire

• Because of migration from Europe

What were encomiendas?

• Military forts

• Large plantations where natives were forced to work

• Trading posts

• Religious missions

What was the outcome for most Latin American countries by the end of the 19th century?

• They were colonized by the British

• They gained independence

• They remained under Spanish control

• They formed a single nation