Conquest of the Aztecs and Incas Quiz
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What was a key factor in Cortes's ability to conquer the Aztecs?

  • Utilizing advanced naval tactics
  • Possessing advanced knowledge of Aztec culture
  • Exploiting existing tensions within the Aztec empire (correct)
  • Having a larger army than the Aztecs
  • What advantage did Cortes and his forces have in battle?

  • Stronger political alliances
  • Advanced communication technology
  • Superior weapons, including firearms and horses (correct)
  • Better knowledge of the terrain
  • How did Pizarro's conquest differ from Cortes's conquest?

  • Pizarro had a larger army than Cortes
  • Pizarro utilized advanced diplomatic tactics
  • Pizarro was more strategic in capturing the Inca leader
  • Pizarro's conquest was more violent and ruthless (correct)
  • What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

    <p>Divided the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between Spain and Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for the slow growth of New France?

    <p>Harsh climate, limited resources, and conflicts with indigenous populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the similarities between Cortes and Pizarro's conquests include?

    <p>Use of superior weaponry and alliances with indigenous groups against the Aztecs and Incas, respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which European country ceded most of its territories in North America to Britain under the Treaty of Paris?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Prince Henry's overseas exploration goals?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of French interest in the Americas?

    <p>Trading furs and establishing alliances with Native American tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system allowed for the exploitation and abuse of indigenous populations in Spanish Colonial Society?

    <p>Encomienda system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the triangular trade system?

    <p>It facilitated the exchange of manufactured goods for raw materials and enslaved Africans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Christopher Columbus's encounters with the Taino people?

    <p>They were enslaved, killed, and devastated by diseases brought by the Europeans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Portugal's strategy of overseas expansion according to the text?

    <p>Building forts instead of permanent colonies along the African coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did joint stock companies play in European overseas expansion during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>They allowed multiple individuals to invest and share in the profits and risks of trading or exploration ventures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

    <p>To end the Seven Years' War between Britain and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated European explorers during the Renaissance according to the text?

    <p>Fostering a spirit of intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and individual achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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