Section 2.3- Empire Of Spain

Question 1

How did Spain advance Portugal in race for exploration?

Answer 1

• Columbus claims land in new world for Spain

Question 2

How was Cortes able to conquer Aztecs?

Answer 2

• military force
• horses and guns
• enemies of Aztecs helped Spanish

Question 3

How did Pizarro expand Spain’s territory?

Answer 3

• Conquered Inca Empire

- Incas had land from Chile to Colombia

Question 4

What 3 explorers helped expand Spain’s territory?

Answer 4

1) Cortéz conquered Aztecs
2) Pizarro : Chile to Colombia
3) De Vaca: SW America

Question 5

How did Spain become wealthy?

Answer 5

• Gold mines

- Farming

Question 6

Main Ideas/ Big Idea

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Answer 6

Big Idea: Spain builds an empire in the Americas

1) Conquistadors conquer Aztec and Incas
2) New Spain
3) Natives work on plantations and mines