The Spanish Conquistadors were confident that they could take on the Aztecs and win because of:

Their tenacity in their pursuit of fame and glory

Which two forces were battling during the period known as the Spanish Reconquista?

Christian Europe and the Islamic Empire

The collapse of the Aztec Empire was partially due to...

aid provided to the Spanish by surrounding enemy tribes.

Which of the following best embodies the Aztec characteristic of warrior?

Fighting other tribes to gain captives

What was the reward for capturing many enemy prisoners?

Social mobility (moving up in the hierarchy)

Which definition best describes imperialism?

The extension of power over a territory.

the belief that a nation is dependant on resources.

The Aztecs believed that human sacrifices were necessary to nourish their gods. Therefore...

capturing enemies in battle was considered honourable.

Which of the following best embodies the Aztec characteristic of trader?

Trading farm goods for items needed

The term "worldview" is best defined as...

a set of beliefs about life and the world.

The Aztec culture and identity was drastically altered due to which main reason?

Aztec temples and Codices were destroyed

The encomiendas system involved all of the following aspects with the exception of:

Aztecs worked on Spanish farms and mines for little pay

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1
Which statement best describes the Spanish approach to battle?
Tight formations of fighters
Stealth tactics
Strength through number of fighters
Guerilla warfare
2
The Spanish Conquistadors were confident that they could take on the Aztecs and win because of:
Their unrivalled skill in battle
Their abundance of gold and resources
Their belief that God would intervene on their behalf
Their tenacity in their pursuit of fame and glory
3
Which of the following concepts belongs to the Aztec worldview?
Personal sacrifice
Respect
Independence
All of the above
4
Why was war important to Aztec culture?
All of the above
It was a means of gaining new territory
It was a means of defence
It was a means of acquiring human sacrifices
5
Who did Spain send to search for a new source of gold and silver?
Queen Isabella
Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columbus
Montezuma II
6
Which two forces were battling during the period known as the Spanish Reconquista?
Catholic Spain and the Islamic Empire
Christian Europe and the Islamic Empire
Catholic Spain and the New World (America)
The army of Hernan Cortes and the Aztec Empire
7
What statement best describes the worldview Spain adopted following the Spanish Reconquista?
The Islamic Empire was a threat to Europe.
All of the above
Spreading Christianity was a fulfillment of God's plan.
None of the above
8
The Aztecs placed special importance on...
farming
brutality
education
the equality of the sexes
9
The Aztec army was comprised of:
The nobility
All men who were of age
Men who had proven themselves in battle
Any able bodied man or woman of age
10
The collapse of the Aztec Empire was partially due to...
influenza.
the suddenness of the Spanish attack.
aid provided to the Spanish by surrounding enemy tribes.
a lack of resources to fund an effective defence.
11
As a result of Cortes' 'Marriage Law,' which mixed race was created?
The Mestizos
The Mesoamericans
The Métis
The Spaztecs
12
Which of the following best embodies the Aztec characteristic of warrior?
Fighting other tribes to gain captives
Fighting other tribes to gain gold
Fighting other tribes to gain resources
All of the above
13
During the Reconquista, which concept was not incorporated into the Spanish worldview?
Skill in battle
Chivalry
Fairness
Brutality
14
What was the reward for capturing many enemy prisoners?
A plot of land
Large amounts of gold
Social mobility (moving up in the hierarchy)
A life partner
15
Which definition best describes imperialism?
The conquering of a nation.
The acquisition of resources or money through violent means.
The extension of power over a territory.
Colonization.
16
Mercantilism is...
the idea that merchants and trade are important to society.
the belief that a nation is dependant on resources.
the idea that pillaging and looting lead to prosperity.
the belief in the occult.
17
The Aztecs believed that human sacrifices were necessary to nourish their gods. Therefore...
killing enemies in battle was considered honourable.
All of the above
capturing enemies in battle was considered honourable.
offering oneself as a sacrifice was honourable.
18
Which of the following best embodies the Aztec characteristic of trader?
Trading gold for slaves
Trading items for food and farming supplies
Trading gold for food and items needed
Trading farm goods for items needed
19
The term "worldview" is best defined as...
one's ability to see different geographical areas.
the beliefs, knowledge, economy and values of a society.
a specific set of religious beliefs used to govern a nation.
a set of beliefs about life and the world.
20
The Aztec culture and identity was drastically altered due to which main reason?
Not many Aztecs survived the Spanish invasion
Aztec temples and Codices were destroyed
The creation of a mixed race (Spanish/Aztec intermarriage)
Aztec historical records were burned
21
Why was gold and silver important in the Renaissance?
It could be used to buy resources a nation lacked
It could fund a nation's military
All of the above
It was needed to support a nation's economy
22
The encomiendas system involved all of the following aspects with the exception of:
The needs of the Spanish outweighed those of the Aztecs
Spanish settlers were able to gain wealth with little labour
Aztecs worked on Spanish farms and mines for little pay
Aztecs worked under Spanish masters

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