Conquistador Spanish

Which explorer was the first European to glimpse the Pacific Ocean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

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How did Hernán Cortés manage to conquer the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?

• By using superior Spanish weaponry alone

• By forming alliances with rebellious indigenous tribes

• By launching a surprise attack with a massive Spanish army

• By negotiating a peaceful surrender with the Aztec emperor

What tactic did Francisco Pizarro use to conquer the Inca Kingdom?

• He established a long-term trade agreement with the Inca King.

• He engaged in a series of decisive battles against the Inca army.

• He kidnapped the Inca King, demanded a ransom, and then killed him.

• He introduced new agricultural techniques to gain the Inca's trust.

What was the most devastating factor for the native populations in the Americas after the arrival of the conquistadors?

• Spanish guns and swords

• Forced labor in mines and plantations

• European diseases like smallpox

• Starvation due to disrupted food supplies