16 Questions
What was a key factor in Cortes's ability to conquer the Aztecs?
Exploiting existing tensions within the Aztec empire
What advantage did Cortes and his forces have in battle?
Superior weapons, including firearms and horses
How did Pizarro's conquest differ from Cortes's conquest?
Pizarro's conquest was more violent and ruthless
What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?
Divided the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between Spain and Portugal
What was a primary reason for the slow growth of New France?
Harsh climate, limited resources, and conflicts with indigenous populations
What did the similarities between Cortes and Pizarro's conquests include?
Use of superior weaponry and alliances with indigenous groups against the Aztecs and Incas, respectively
Which European country ceded most of its territories in North America to Britain under the Treaty of Paris?
France
What was the primary motivation behind Prince Henry's overseas exploration goals?
All of the above
What was the main focus of French interest in the Americas?
Trading furs and establishing alliances with Native American tribes
Which system allowed for the exploitation and abuse of indigenous populations in Spanish Colonial Society?
Encomienda system
What was the significance of the triangular trade system?
It facilitated the exchange of manufactured goods for raw materials and enslaved Africans.
What was the impact of Christopher Columbus's encounters with the Taino people?
They were enslaved, killed, and devastated by diseases brought by the Europeans.
What characterized Portugal's strategy of overseas expansion according to the text?
Building forts instead of permanent colonies along the African coast
What role did joint stock companies play in European overseas expansion during the Age of Exploration?
They allowed multiple individuals to invest and share in the profits and risks of trading or exploration ventures.
What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
To end the Seven Years' War between Britain and France
What motivated European explorers during the Renaissance according to the text?
Fostering a spirit of intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and individual achievement
Test your knowledge about the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas by Spanish conquistadors like Cortes and Pizarro. Explore the strategies, alliances, and technological advantages that led to the downfall of these ancient empires.
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