Spanish Conquest and Its Impact

The video tutorial covers the Spanish conquest and governance of the Americas. It begins with an introduction to the exploration and conquest phases, highlighting key figures like Nunes de Balboa and Magellan. The conquest of the Americas was rapid, with figures like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro playing significant roles. The impact of diseases brought by Europeans drastically reduced the native population. The governance of the Indies involved administrative divisions and laws treating Native Americans as equal subjects.

What was the primary focus of the first phase of the Spanish conquest of the Americas?

• Establishing trade routes

• Exploration and conquest

• Building settlements

• Spreading religion

Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?

• Hernán Cortés

• Nunes de Balboa

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What significant achievement is attributed to Magellan's expedition?

• Discovering America

• First circumnavigation of the Earth

• Conquering the Aztec Empire

• Establishing the first Spanish colony

How did Hernán Cortés manage to conquer the Aztec Empire?

• With a large army

• By using advanced technology

• Through alliances with rival tribes

• By negotiating with the Aztec king

What advantage did Francisco Pizarro have over the Inca Empire?

• Advanced weaponry and cavalry

• Superior numbers

• Knowledge of the terrain

• Support from local tribes

Which territories were named by Spanish explorers during their conquests?

• New York and Virginia

• Florida and California

• Texas and Arizona

• Oregon and Washington

What was the role of the Council of the Indies?

• To manage trade routes

• To oversee religious missions

• To govern the new territories

• To recruit soldiers

How were the new territories in the Americas administratively divided?

• Into districts and regions

• Into viceroyalties

• Into states and provinces

• Into colonies and protectorates

What was a significant factor in the decline of the native population after the Spanish conquest?

• Forced labor

• War with other tribes

• Famine

• European diseases

What was the perception of the Spanish by the Native Americans due to their use of horses?

• They were considered gods

• They were thought to be invincible

• They were seen as traders

• They were viewed as allies