Spanish Exploration Quiz

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What stipulation was imposed on the conquistadors regarding the treasures found during their explorations?

They were forbidden from taking any treasures.
They were required to keep all treasures for themselves.
They had to share 1/5 of the riches with Spain. (correct)
They had to return everything to the king and queen.

Which two empires were known to exist in the Americas during the time of early Spanish exploration?

Aztec and Maya
Aztec and Inca (correct)
Inca and Olmec
Maya and Inca

What was one of the main advantages that helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?

Development of advanced medical treatments
Alliances with rival tribes (correct)
Superior knowledge of navigation
Use of advanced agricultural techniques

Who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519?

Hernan Cortés (D) Signup and view all the answers

What event is associated with Juan Ponce de León in relation to Spain's exploration of Florida?

He claimed Florida for Spain in 1513. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Ponce de León seeking when he first arrived in Florida?

The Fountain of Youth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe attacked Ponce de León's settlers in 1521?

Calusa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jean Ribault accomplish in 1562?

He sailed to St. John's River and claimed Florida for France (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Fort Caroline built by the French in Florida?

To protect French settlements (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Felipe II of Spain view the French presence in Florida as a concern?

He believed they were trespassing on Spanish land (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of pueblos in Spanish settlements?

Centers for trade (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Peninsulares in the Spanish colonial system?

Spanish individuals born in Spain who owned land (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did Bartolomé de Las Casas advocate for regarding Native Americans?

Making it illegal to enslave them (D) Signup and view all the answers

What crop became the primary focus for Spanish plantations in the Americas?

Tobacco (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of settlers established Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico?

Spanish settlers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factor led the Spanish to seek alternative labor sources during the slave trade?

Native American deaths (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which argument did Bartolome de Las Casas make regarding African labor?

Africans were more resistant to European diseases. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason for the expansion of the slave trade in the West Indies?

Increased demand for slaves for sugar plantations (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many Africans were transported from West Africa between 1500 and 1800 for sugarcane production?

10 million (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Columbus's voyages have on Native Americans?

Led to forced labor in gold mines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason for European nations seeking alternative sea routes to Asia?

Spain lost control of its previous sea routes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer was sent by England in search of a northern sea route to Asia in 1497?

John Cabot (C) Signup and view all the answers

Henry Hudson is known for discovering which geographical features?

Hudson River and Hudson Bay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable outcome of Giovanni de Verrazano's exploration?

He traveled from Carolina to Canada along the Atlantic coast. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacques Cartier's main goal during his exploration in the 1530s?

To search for the Northwest Passage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Martin Luther's main belief regarding salvation?

People were saved by faith in God. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did King Henry VIII make regarding the Church in England?

He left the Catholic Church and became Protestant. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries competed for land in North America during the period of religious reform?

England and France (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

Rivalries developed among nations based on religious differences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Spain's response to England's shift to Protestantism?

To declare war and attack by sea. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the Virginia colony established in 1585 did not survive?

Difficult winter conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first English baby born in North America?

Virginia Dare (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer is known for making detailed drawings during the 1585 expedition?

John White (B) Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the rulers of Western Europe to consider colonization of North America?

Profit from rich resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event did Queen Elizabeth authorize in 1584?

Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Roanoke (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

Introduction of European diseases leading to population decline (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily motivated Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Search for gold and valuable resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Felipe II of Spain took issue with French activity in Florida?

Fear of losing territorial claims in Florida (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resulted from Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida?

Hostility between Spanish settlers and indigenous tribes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jean Ribault's main achievement during his expedition in 1562?

Founding the first French colony in North America (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant economic crop helped improve the economy of Jamestown after 1612?

Tobacco (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the introduction of land grants known as 'headrights' by the Virginia Company?

To attract more settlers to the colonies (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the relationship between colonists and American Indians change after the marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?

It improved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the House of Burgesses play in the governance of Jamestown?

It functioned as a legislative body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Virginia Company's charter in 1624?

It was revoked by King James I (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary goals of the Jamestown settlers?

Find gold (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the location of Jamestown chosen?

It was hidden from the Spanish (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who played a crucial role in the survival of the Jamestown colony?

Captain John Smith (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Captain John Smith and the Powhatan tribe?

They established a cooperative relationship (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the relationship between the colonists and Native Americans after John Smith left?

It became strained (A) Signup and view all the answers

Conquistadors' goal

Spanish explorers aimed to explore the Americas, and share treasures found with Spain

Aztec Empire

Powerful empire located in present-day Mexico, conquered by Cortés

Inca Empire

Wealthy empire in South America, conquered by Pizarro

Spanish victory factors

Spanish success in the Americas was due to superior technology, disease, and alliances with native groups.