Which of the following BEST describes the actions of Pedro Alvarado?

He massacred unarmed Aztec during a religious ceremony

Which of the following was NOT a way in which La Malinche helped Cortés?

She negotiated a peace treaty between Spain and the Aztec

Which of the following BEST describes how Moctezuma reacted to Cortés' arrival in Tenochtitlan?

He was toured around and housed in luxury by the Emperor

Which of the following best reflects the Aztec perspective of the final siege?

Tenochtitlan is ruined; its people are suffering. Surrender!

Which of the following is NOT a way that Ferdinand and Isabella brought glory to the Spain?

Collecting tribute from the lands they conquered

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for Cortes' defeat of the Aztec Empire?

Ending human sacrifice in the New World

Which of the following explains how religion affected Cortés decisions?

Catholicism needed to spread to all at any cost

Which statement best represents the knowledge the Aztecs had about the Spanish before 1519?

Rumors of light-haired bearded visitors

For what reason would the Spanish convert Aztec nobles to Catholicism first?

Nobles were role models whose actions were followed

Which of the following BEST describes how La Malinche helped Cortés?

She translated and provided insider information

Which statement BEST describes Moctezuma's understanding of Cortés after the first meeting?

He was still uncertain whether he was man or god

Which of the following BEST describes Hernan Cortés?

He was a conquistador who took over the Aztec Empire

Which of the following best describes Father de Las Casas' role in New Spain?

He was a priest and lawyer who fought against slavery

How did religion affect the actions of Moctezuma?

He did not dare to disrespect and offend a possible god

How did Cortés exhibit his ethnocentric attitude while in Tenochtitlan?

He replaced Aztec idols with Catholic saints

Which of the following is NOT a law passed by King Ferdinand in 1511?

All Spanish slaves must speak only Spanish at all times

Which statement best describes how omens affected the Aztec?

They predicted a great calamity, creating gear in the Aztec

Which of the following did NOT happen after the Aztec surrendered on August 13, 1521?

La Malinche was made Empress of New Spain

Which of the following best reflects the Aztec worldview regarding gifts?

He who offers lavish gifts is to be feared and respected

Which of the following best explains WHY Cortés was given clothing by the Aztec?

The Aztec wanted to determine if he was Quetzalcoatl

Which of the following BEST describes what happened in Tenochtitlan after Cortés left?

A smallpox epidemic claimed 50% of the inhabitants

Which of the following BEST describes Cortés' actions prior to reaching Tenochtitlan?

He exploited pre-existing rivalries to his advantage

Which of the following best represents the Spanish view of warfare?

Kill as many enemies as possible

Which of the following most accurately reflects Cortés' perspective of the final siege?

We still not stop until all Aztec have been destroyed

Which of the following best describes the treatment of the Aztec after the Conquest?

They were used as slaves to do manual labor for the Spanish

Which of the following BEST describes what happened on the Noche Triste?

Many Spanish and their allies were killed trying to escape

Which of the following was NOT a way in which the Aztecs built the largest empire in America?

exploring foreign lands outside of Meso-America

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1
Which of the following BEST describes the actions of Pedro Alvarado?
He translated the Florentine Codex
He massacred unarmed Aztec during a religious ceremony
He arrived to arrest Cortés in Veracruz
He worked to end slavery in the New World
2
Which of the following was NOT a way in which La Malinche helped Cortés?
She gave detailed information about the Empire
She created alliances between Spain and Tlaxcala
She spoke Nahuatl and Mayan
She negotiated a peace treaty between Spain and the Aztec
3
Which of the following BEST describes how Moctezuma reacted to Cortés' arrival in Tenochtitlan?
He was housed at a distance from the Emperor
He was held captive in a prison near the palace
He was toured around and housed in luxury by the Emperor
He was housed in the temple of Quetzalcoatl
4
Which of the following best reflects the Aztec perspective of the final siege?
If only Moctezuma were here. He would know what to do.
Huitzilopochtli will surely save us from this calamity!
Tenochtitlan is ruined; its people are suffering. Surrender!
The Spanish will not defeat us; fight on!
5
Which of the following is NOT a way that Ferdinand and Isabella brought glory to the Spain?
building national unity toward a common goal
Collecting tribute from the lands they conquered
converting people to Roman Catholicism
conquering more land to complete with Portugal
6
Which of the following is the name given to the Aztec Empire after its surrender to Spain?
New Madrid
New France
New Spain
New Cuba
7
Which of the following is NOT a motivation for Cortes' defeat of the Aztec Empire?
Search for gold
Fame from conquering new territory for the King
Spreading the Catholic religion
Ending human sacrifice in the New World
8
Which of the following explains how religion affected Cortés decisions?
Catholicism needed to spread to all at any cost
He respected different religions and learned from them
He gave the Aztec the opportunity to confess sins to him
He strictly followed the 10 Commandments and never killed
9
Which statement best represents the knowledge the Aztecs had about the Spanish before 1519?
Omens that foretold the arrival of Hernan Cortés
Witness to canons and horses
Witness to boats sailing off the coast of Mexico
Rumors of light-haired bearded visitors
10
For what reason would the Spanish convert Aztec nobles to Catholicism first?
Nobles were viewed as equals by the Spanish
Nobles were the only Aztecs left alive
Nobles knew how to speak Spanish
Nobles were role models whose actions were followed
11
What is the name used for the race of people of mixed Aztec and Spanish blood?
Mestizo
Métis
Mexican
Hacienda
12
Which of the following words explains the destruction of Aztec culture by the Spanish?
worldview
imperialism
globalism
ethnocentrism
13
Which of the following BEST describes how La Malinche helped Cortés?
She kept the Spanish well fed every day
She explained the importance of Quetzalcoatl to him
She translated and provided insider information
She helped him meet Geronimo de Aguilar
14
Which statement BEST describes Moctezuma's understanding of Cortés after the first meeting?
He was still uncertain whether he was man or god
He believed Cortés was a messenger from Quetzalcoatl
He was certain that Cortés was Quetzalcoatl
He was certain that Cortés was not Quetzalcoatl
15
What percentage of the American population is believed to have died by the end of the 1500s?
90%
95%
75%
50%
16
Which of the following BEST describes Hernan Cortés?
He was a conquistador who took over the Aztec Empire
He was the King of Spain
He was the governor of Cuba
He was a conquistador who fought in the Reconquista
17
Which of the following best describes Father de Las Casas' role in New Spain?
He built the first hospital in New Spain
He translated the first Aztec codex to Spanish
He was a priest and lawyer who fought against slavery
He built the first university in New Spain
18
Which of the following represents the Aztec view of warfare?
Destroy all property of conquered opponents
Kill as many opponents as possible
Negotiate before declaring war
Gold is the most valuable prize in war
19
How did religion affect the actions of Moctezuma?
He was waiting for a lucky day to declare war on the Spanish
He waited for the Quetzalcoatl to fulfill the prophecy
He did not dare to disrespect and offend a possible god
He saw it as his duty to welcome strangers to his land
20
How did Cortés exhibit his ethnocentric attitude while in Tenochtitlan?
He forced Moctezuma to speak in Spanish
He murdered Aztec priests
He razed the Templo Mayor
He replaced Aztec idols with Catholic saints
21
Which of the following is NOT a law passed by King Ferdinand in 1511?
Slaves cannot carry loads like pack animals
All Spanish slaves must speak only Spanish at all times
No pregnant women should work in the mines
Spanish masters may not beat or whip slaves
22
Which statement best describes how omens affected the Aztec?
They predicted the rebirth of Quetzalcoatl in human form
They predicted an apocalypse , inciting the Aztec to action
They predicted a great calamity, creating gear in the Aztec
They predicted great fortune would come to the Aztec
23
Which of the following did NOT happen after the Aztec surrendered on August 13, 1521?
La Malinche was made Empress of New Spain
The houses were all burned down
The temples were torn down
The Emperor was hung in public
24
Which of the following best reflects the Aztec worldview regarding gifts?
He who offers lavish gifts is to be feared and respected
He who offers gifts is also offering peace
He who receives lavish gifts is to be feared
He who offers gifts is also offering an alliance
25
Which of the following best explains WHY Cortés was given clothing by the Aztec?
The Aztec wanted to determine if he was Quetzalcoatl
The Aztec wanted to honor Cortés with a valuable gift
The Aztec wanted to take Cortés captive
The Aztec wanted to show their power in giving gifts
26
Which of the following BEST describes what happened in Tenochtitlan after Cortés left?
Cortés was arrested and taken back to Cuba for trial
The Tlaxcalans formed an alliance with the Spanish
Moctezuma was killed by his own people
A smallpox epidemic claimed 50% of the inhabitants
27
Which of the following is an aspect of Aztec culture KEPT by the Spanish?
the worship of Huitzilpochtli
the tribute system
the War of Flowers
the Sheaf of Years
28
Which of the following BEST describes Cortés' actions prior to reaching Tenochtitlan?
He gained the trust of Aztec enemies over time
He exploited pre-existing rivalries to his advantage
He learned to speak Nahuatl and organized alliances himself
He died of smallpox in Tlaxcala
29
For how many days did the Aztec in Tenochtitlan withstand the final siege by Cortés?
75 days
5 months
8 months
80 days
30
Which of the following best represents the Spanish view of warfare?
Negotiate first to avoid war
Do not destroy property that could provide valuables
Kill as many enemies as possible
Capture opponents as prisoners rather than kill
31
Which of the following most accurately reflects Cortés' perspective of the final siege?
We will stop once you abolish human sacrifice forever
You are suffering greatly; surrender and be spared
We are greatly outnumbered and should retreat
We still not stop until all Aztec have been destroyed
32
Which of the following best describes the treatment of the Aztec after the Conquest?
They put on reserves to live on, separate from the Spanish
They were used as slaves to do manual labor for the Spanish
They were expelled from New Spain, forced to migrate south
They were given haciendas as a peace offering
33
Which of the following was NOT an ally of Cortés'?
La Malinche
Tlaxcala
Diego Duran
Cholula
34
Which of the following BEST describes what happened on the Noche Triste?
Moctezuma was killed by his own people
Many Spanish and their allies were killed trying to escape
Many Aztec were murdered during a religious ceremony
Cortés was defeated in Veracruz by other Spaniards
35
Which of the following was NOT a way in which the Aztecs built the largest empire in America?
expanding in the name of Huitzilopochtli
collecting tribute from conquered altpetls
taking captives for human sacrifice
exploring foreign lands outside of Meso-America

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