15 Questions
Why did many indigenous people welcome Columbus and other European explorers?
They thought Europeans brought new technologies and goods.
Who returned later as an Empire builder with 17 ships and over 1,000 men?
Columbus
Which explorer is often credited with discovering Brazil for Portugal in 1500?
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Who was the German mapmaker that named the new world America?
Amerigo Vespucci
Which explorer circumnavigated the world in 1522?
Ferdinand Magellan
What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish in 1522?
Circumnavigated the globe.
Which Italian explorer believed the newly discovered lands were a New world?
Amerigo Vespucci
What was the primary motivation for the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?
To seek riches and exploit the resources of the New World
What was the outcome of the encounter between Hernando Cortes and the Aztec empire?
Cortes conquered the Aztecs by 1521 after initial fighting broke out
How did the Spanish colonization impact the native population in the Americas?
The native population was subjected to labor systems like encomienda
What was the primary factor contributing to the decline of the native population in the Americas?
European diseases to which the natives had no immunity
What was the primary source of wealth for the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
Agricultural plantations, particularly sugar
What was the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?
A system of forced labor using the native population
What was the impact of the Spanish colonization on the military and naval power of Spain?
Spain built up its military and navy to protect its treasure-filled ships
How did the Spanish expand their American empire in the 16th century?
By settling Florida and the Southwestern United States
Overview of the class agenda for January 30, 2024, covering topics such as European exploration, colonization of the Americas, academic vocabulary, and homework assignments.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
