WorksheetsPage 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
How was Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca different from other Spanish explorers?
He captured the native peoples’ leader to become king of Spain.
He thought that Spain should be more aggressive toward the native peoples.
He thought that Spain should treat the native peoples better.
He taught native peoples about exploration.
How is Tenochtitlán different today than when it was the Aztec capital?
The site is the same today and is a thriving city.
Tenochtitlán was destroyed and replaced by Mexico City.
Tenochtitlán is now outside of Mexico City.
Borders changed so Tenochtitlán is in Central America.
Read: “The Europeans also brought diseases such as smallpox and measles to the Americas. Because these diseases were new to the natives, they had not developed any resistance to them. As a result, they died in very large numbers.” What is the meaning of the term resistance?
type of weapon
type of medicine
ability to identify an unfamiliar illness
ability to remain unaffected by something
Which statement best explains why native peoples died in very large numbers after contact with Europeans?
They moved to colder new climates.
They refused any food from Europeans.
They had no resistance to new diseases.
They had resistance to European illnesses.
Which disease is mentioned as being brought by Europeans to the Americas?
influenza
chickenpox
smallpox
malaria
Which city replaced the site of Tenochtitlán?
Puebla City
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Panama City
Which option describes Cabeza de Vaca’s opinion about Spain’s treatment of native peoples?
He believed Spain should treat natives better.
He wanted to replace native leaders quickly.
He supported harsher treatment of natives.
He preferred ignoring all native groups.
In the directions for question 3, what are students asked to do before answering?
Look up words in a glossary.
Read a passage from the text.
Study a historical timeline.
Discuss with a partner briefly.
From the passage, what does the word new tell you about the diseases?
The diseases started in the Americas.
The diseases were familiar to natives.
The diseases were previously unknown to natives.
The diseases were not dangerous at all.
Which statement best explains why Hernan Cortés and his soldiers were able to conquer the Aztecs?
They never withdrew during the months-long conflict.
They waited until the Aztecs were sick to attack them.
They made a deal with Moctezuma to rule together.
They had horses and better weapons than the Aztecs.
Which evidence supports the correct answer about why Cortés could conquer the Aztecs?
They battled on the plains of Otumba where Cortés killed the Aztec commander.
He took Moctezuma prisoner, causing a riot that killed the emperor.
A few months later, Cortés returned with a larger force to fight the Aztecs.
Forces with swords and lances fighting on horseback usually won the day.
Match each explorer to the correct description shown in the diagram.
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo matched with Southwest lands
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado matched with Mississippi River
Hernando de Soto matched with California claim
Juan Ponce de León matched with Florida claim
Which description best matches Juan Ponce de León?
Led first to see Mississippi
Claimed California for Spain
Claimed Southwest for Spain
Claimed Florida for Spain
Which explorer is linked to being the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River?
Juan Ponce de León
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Which description belongs to Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo?
Claimed lands in California for Spain
Claimed Florida for Spain
First to see the Mississippi River
Claimed the Southwest for Spain
Which explorer is associated with claiming large areas of the southwestern United States for Spain?
Juan Ponce de León
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Why didn’t the Incas fear being conquered by Francisco Pizarro and his troops?
They felt their locations were safe from attack
They were naturally immune to European diseases
They had many guns from trading
They captured Pizarro, stopping the attacks
Select the option that describes Hernando de Soto’s accomplishment.
First Europeans to see the Mississippi River
Claimed Florida for Spain
Claimed the Southwest for Spain
Claimed California for Spain
Identify the incorrect statement about the Incas’ situation.
They kidnapped Pizarro to end attacks
They had natural immunity to diseases
They believed their places were safe
They had many guns from traders
Which explorer is connected to California?
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Juan Ponce de León
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Which motive best explains why Spanish explorers traveled and conquered new lands?
To find gold and valuable riches
To learn new languages abroad
To avoid sailing on the ocean
To build snow forts in winter
In a short-response assignment, what should you include to support your main idea?
Only personal opinions
Text evidence from readings
Random unrelated facts
Colorful drawings only
What is the first action you should take when given a writing prompt?
Read the prompt carefully
Erase the directions first
Skip to the last line
Start writing immediately
Which step helps organize your short response before writing?
Write the ending first
Ignore the question
Change the topic
Make a quick outline
What does the phrase "Use text evidence" most likely mean in a short response?
Draw a detailed map
Quote or paraphrase the text
Write in another language
Invent new characters
Which sentence would be a strong claim about Spanish exploration?
Explorers enjoyed painting landscapes for fun
Conquest happened to collect sea shells
Spanish exploration was mostly driven by wealth
Ships sailed only to practice navigation
When citing evidence, what should you do after giving a quote?
Replace it with a picture
Leave it without any comment
Change the author’s words completely
Explain how it supports your point
Which reason would NOT be a likely motive for Spanish conquest?
Building playgrounds for children
Spreading their religion and power
Competing with other European nations
Searching for spices and gold
Which is the best closing sentence for a short response about motives?
I think ships look cool on the ocean
I forgot what the question was
Therefore, wealth was the strongest motive overall
This is the end of my short response
If your teacher asks for text evidence, which is the most helpful source?
Your friend’s favorite movie
The assigned passage you read
A weather report from yesterday
A random blog about sports
