Hums: Spanish Conquest Flashcards
What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
True or False: The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire was led by Hernán Cortés.
True
Fill in the blank: The Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire began in ______.
1532
Who was the leader of the Inca Empire during the Spanish conquest?
Atahualpa
What was the primary motivation for the Spanish conquest of the Americas?
To acquire wealth, land, and spread Christianity.
Which Spanish conquistador is known for the conquest of the Aztecs?
Hernán Cortés
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Multiple Choice: What technology gave the Spanish an advantage in battles during the conquest? A) Crossbows B) Gunpowder weapons C) Bows and arrows
B) Gunpowder weapons
True or False: The Spanish were initially welcomed by the Aztecs.
True
What disease greatly impacted the indigenous populations during the Spanish conquest?
Smallpox
Fill in the blank: The Spanish established a system of ______ to exploit indigenous labor.
encomienda
What was the name of the Spanish explorer who led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
Which two empires were primarily affected by the Spanish conquest?
The Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Spanish conquest? A) Cultural exchange B) Indigenous population decline C) Spread of Christianity D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Who was the Spanish monarch who sponsored Columbus’s voyage?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
True or False: The Spanish conquest was characterized by peaceful negotiations and alliances.
False
What was the primary religion that the Spanish aimed to spread during the conquest?
Christianity
Fill in the blank: The Spanish conquistadors were often motivated by the search for ______.
gold
What year did the fall of Tenochtitlan occur?
1521
What was the name of the Spanish colonial system that governed the Americas?
Viceroyalty
Multiple Choice: What was the impact of the Spanish conquest on indigenous cultures? A) Preservation of culture B) Total destruction of culture C) Cultural blending
C) Cultural blending
Who was the first European to explore the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions in the Americas?
To convert indigenous people to Christianity.
True or False: The Spanish conquest led to the establishment of large plantations in the Americas.
True
