History of the Spanish Empire and Exploration

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What was Martin Luther advocating for during the Reformation?

  • Reforms within the Catholic Church (correct)
  • The expansion of the Catholic Church's power
  • The unification of all Christian denominations
  • The establishment of a new religion

What was the primary role of missionaries sent by the Church to the Americas?

  • To document Native American cultures
  • To enforce European laws and customs
  • To establish trade relations with Native Americans
  • To convert Native Americans to Catholicism (correct)

What term describes those who protested against the Catholic leaders during the Reformation?

  • Protestants (correct)
  • Evangelicals
  • Reformers
  • Lutherans

What significant action did Martin Luther take in 1517?

<p>He initiated the Protestant Reformation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to Luther's gaining many supporters despite being forced out of the Church?

<p>His charismatic preaching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the fragmented text presented?

<p>It is an abstract representation of thoughts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the overall tone of the fragmented text?

<p>Chaotic and disorganized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely purpose of the use of symbols and non-standard characters in the text?

<p>To provoke a reaction from the reader. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the lack of typical sentence structure impact the reader's understanding?

<p>It obfuscates meaning and hinders comprehension. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the text contributes most to its complexity?

<p>The introduction of irregular formatting and punctuation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a potential interpretation of the text's visual appearance?

<p>It represents a chaotic artistic expression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way could the disjointed style affect the reader's engagement?

<p>It might confuse the reader, leading to disengagement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Hernando de Soto's primary goal during his expedition in the southeastern United States?

<p>To claim land and find gold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant geographical feature did de Soto and his men become the first Europeans to see?

<p>The Mississippi River (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the encounter between Francisco Pizarro and Atahuallpa, the leader of the Incas?

<p>Pizarro and his soldiers attacked the Incas after Atahuallpa's refusal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of de Soto's expedition?

<p>De Soto's death from a fever (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many soldiers survived de Soto's expedition by the time it concluded?

<p>About 300 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which conquistador is known for exploring and claiming lands in the present-day southwestern United States?

<p>Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Coronado set out on his expedition based on Marcos de Niza's story?

<p>1540 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Estevanico during the exploration?

<p>He encountered hostile natives and was killed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the Spanish territories that encompassed present-day Mexico and parts of the United States?

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

Who was the conquistador that searched for a fabled golden city in the southwestern United States?

<p>Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer crossed the Mississippi River during his expeditions?

<p>Hernando de Soto (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What weapon was invented in the 1400s that was used by conquistadors?

<p>Harquebus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Coronado primarily bring back from his expeditions?

<p>No riches but claimed lands for Spain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conquistadors is associated with the year 1519?

<p>Hernan Cortes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of armor included materials such as quilted leather and wood?

<p>Quilted armor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Spanish Empire

  • By the early 1500s, Spain ruled over a large and rich empire.

The Northwest Passage

  • European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage for hundreds of years.
  • The Northwest Passage refers to the idea of a sea route through or around North America that would lead to Asia.
  • Explorers believed that Asia could be reached more easily by sailing through or around North America.

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