SS 2.2 Explorers for Spain

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

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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

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

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What other explorer came to Florida? p. 63

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Chapter 2, Lesson 2: Explorers for Spain

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

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.

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

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

What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

Use pages 61-62 to help you.

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