Kings and Queens ruled over __________ and knights during the Middle Ages. *Bonus: Define the word in the blank*
Peasants - poor farmers who did not own land
100
What is a conquistador?
A Spanish person that conquers lands in the Americas.
100
What is the name of the place that the Spanish were looking for in New Spain?
Seven Cities of Cibola (Seven Cities of Gold)
100
What is the name of the building built by Spanish Priests (missionaries) to help the Indians and teach them about their religion?
Missions
100
In what city (or country) did the Winter Olympics take place in the year 2014?
Sochi, Russia
200
What two groups of people were fighting during the Crusades?
The Christians and the Muslims
200
Which two empires did Hernan Cortes conquer?
The Maya and the Aztec
200
Why did the Indians tell the Spanish stories of the Seven Cities of Cibola?
The Indians wanted the Spanish to leave.
200
Why did the conquistadores treat the Indians so poorly at first?
They believed they had the right to do so (the Spanish King put them in charge)
200
What is Mr. Pecilunas' favorite soccer team? (hint: they play in England)
Arsenal!
300
What country sent out the most explorers during the Age of Exploration? *Bonus: explain why*
Portugal - their wealth, power, and location near the Atlantic Ocean (they were used to travelling in ships)
300
Name two reasons why it was easy for the Spanish to conquer Central and South America.
1-Spanish had better weapons
2-Spanish had armor
3-Indians had disease wiping out their people
4-Spanish had horses
5-Indians were already weak after fighting with their own enemies
300
What is the name of the friar (priest) that joined an expedition for the Seven Cities and upon returning, told the villagers that they had found it (even though they really hadn't)
Marcos de Niza
300
What is the purpose of a presidio?
To protect settlers from Indian attacks.
300
Name 3 of the 5 main characters (the kids) in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - first AND last names (do your best with spelling *Bonus- name all five*
-Charlie Bucket
-Veruca Salt
-Violet Beauregarde
-Agustus Gloop
-Mike Teavee
400
Who paid for Christopher Columbus to travel west to search for a safe route to the Indies?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
400
What is the name of the conquistador that conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizarro
400
When did the Spanish give up exploring the land north of Mexico?
After Coronado's failed expedition
400
What is the name of the battle at the Tumacacori Mission were Indians killed hundreds of settlers and 2 priests?
The Pima Rebellion
400
What things were explorers looking for during the Age of Exploration? List at least 2. *Bonus: which was the most important reason that started the Age of Exploration?*
-more land to conquer
-more wealth/gold
-more people to convert to their religion
-more people to join their country (and pay taxes)
*looking for a safe route to the Indies*
500
What is the Reconquest of Spain?
The Spanish were fighting to get the Moors out of their country. (your answer must include: 1-Spain(ish) 2-Moors 3-fighting)
500
What was the name of the Aztec capital that Hernan Cortes conquered? AND, what did he rename it?
Aztec capital: Tenochtitlan
Renamed Spanish capital: Mexico City
500
What is the full name of the explorer that led the largest ever expedition in search of the Seven Cities?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
500
Why did some Indians not like the Spanish missionaries coming to their land?
The Indians had their own spiritual beliefs and their own ways of farming - they didn't want/need help
500
What is the Golden Age of Spanish Rule? Give at least two explanations.
-A time when Spanish culture thrived in the Southwest
-A time when there was peace between Spanish and Indians
-More and more people came to settle in New Spain
-Spain became more wealthy because of the riches from the New World