SS 2.2 Explorers for Spain

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Chapter 2, Lesson 2: Explorers for Spain
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Spain’s rulers paid for voyages to find riches and to spread Christianity.
Columbus landed in North America, believing he had reached Asia.
Conquistadors searched for riches and claimed land for Spain in the Americas.
Magellan’s expedition circumnavigated the world.

Why did the king and queen of Spain decide to be patrons for Columbus's expedition? p. 59

Which group of American Indians did Columbus meet and trade with? p. 60

Portuguese

Aztecs

Mayans

Tainos

Use the map and read the second paragraph on page 60 to answer the question. Columbus was on his _______________ journey when he founded La Isabela.

first

second

third

fourth

What was the goal of the expedition of Cortes to Mexico?

He wanted to see the capital city of Tenochtitlan.

He wanted to conquer the Aztec empire.

He wanted to ine for gold and silver.

He wanted to find the fountain of youth

Who was the emperor of the Aztec empire? p. 61

What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

to reach Asia by sailing west from Spain

to circumnavigate the world

to find riches

to start settlements in North America

Use pages 61-62 to help you.

took Aztec as prisoners
demolished the village, and built Mexico city on its ruins
traveled from spain to the Americas
left Spain in 1519
Once he landed, was killed in battle
One of his ships made the journey completely around the world

Cortes
Magellan
Both

What were both Coronado and Ponce de Leon looking for? p. 63

What other explorer came to Florida? p. 63

Why did Spanish officials come to the colony of New Spain? p. 64

to search for gold or silver

to set up a government

to start farms and businesses

to teach American Indians Christianity

Which group of American Indians did Columbus meet and trade with? p. 60

Portuguese

Aztecs

Mayans

Tainos

Use the map and read the second paragraph on page 60 to answer the question. Columbus was on his _______________ journey when he founded La Isabela.

first

second

third

fourth

What was the goal of the expedition of Cortes to Mexico?

He wanted to see the capital city of Tenochtitlan.

He wanted to conquer the Aztec empire.

He wanted to ine for gold and silver.

He wanted to find the fountain of youth

What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

to reach Asia by sailing west from Spain

to circumnavigate the world

to find riches

to start settlements in North America

Use pages 61-62 to help you.

took Aztec as prisoners

demolished the village, and built Mexico city on its ruins

traveled from spain to the Americas

left Spain in 1519

Once he landed, was killed in battle

One of his ships made the journey completely around the world

Cortes

Magellan

Both

Why did Spanish officials come to the colony of New Spain? p. 64

to search for gold or silver

to set up a government

to start farms and businesses

to teach American Indians Christianity