Spain's American Empire: Exploration, Conquest, and Legacy
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12th Grade
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Roshunda Wilson
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What motivated Christopher Columbus to embark on his voyage in 1492?
The desire to discover new lands
Competition for a new route to Asia
To spread Christianity
To establish colonies in the Americas
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Columbus mistakenly referred to the native inhabitants he encountered as:
The Aztecs
Los indios (Indians)
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The Americas are named after
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What is a conquistador?
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Which of the following factors contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs?
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Who killed Atahualpa?
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What was the encomienda system?
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Role of the Catholic Church during Spanish Exploration?
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How did disease impact the native population during the Spanish conquests?
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How did the Spanish justify their conquests of native lands?
The Spanish justified their conquests by claiming to spread Christianity and civilization
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What lasting impact did the Spanish conquests have on the cultures of North and South America?
They resulted in the isolation of native peoples
They erased all native cultures completely
They integrated Spanish culture into many native traditions
They led to the establishment of a single cultural identity
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