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Spanish word for conquerors who came to the Americas in the 1500s.
a) convert
b) conquest
c) conquistador
d) colonists

Capture or taking of something by force.
a) conquest
b) conquistador
c) colonists
d) none of the above

In 1521 who defeated Moctezuma ruler of the Aztec empire of Mexico and built Mexico City in the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
a) Hernando Cortes
b) Francisco Pizarro
c) Christopher Columbus
d) Ferdinand Magellan

In 1533 who defeated the Incan empire and Incan ruler Atahualpa, and later founded the colony of Peru.
a) Hernando Cortes
b) Francisco Pizarro
c) Christopher Columbus
d) Ferdinand Magellan

In 1535 Spain established the colony of New Spain, with its capital at Mexico City.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Why did Spain send priests to New Spain?
a) to convert the native people from their own religion to Christianity.
b) to bless the new colony.
c)
d)

What were the key advantages of Hernando Cortes in defeating the Aztecs?
a) Land and Slaves
b) Armor, horses, weapons, disease, and native peoples as allies
c) Bringing Christianity in Mexico
d)

How long did it take Pizarro to conquer the Incan empire?
a) forty-three days
b) About two years
c) About one year
d)

What is a musket?
a) A sheild
b) A rifle
c) Food
d) A animal

Who helped Cortes persuade thousands to join him? This person spoke many languages and was labeled as an excellent person, and a good interpreter.
a) Moctezuma
b) Ferdinand Magellan
c) Dona Marina
d) Francisco Pizarro

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