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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

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

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