Arrival of the Conquistadors Flashcards
When did Christopher Columbus first sail for the Americas
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, first sailed for the Americas in 1492.
Where did Columbus think he arrived at when he thought it was India?
Columbus at first thought he had arrived in India when he reached the Americas. That is why people in this part of the world were sometimes referred to as Indians.
What funded Columbus’ voyage?
The Spanish Empire, desperate to be more powerful than other empires of the time, funded Columbus’ voyage.
What was one of his main goals?
Christopher Columbus was an explorer seeking a trade route between Europe and Asia.
How did Moctezuma II find out someone had arrived on his territory?
The emperor learned about the arrival of the Spanish in his territory from a traveller.
