Columbus
Spanish Perspective
Aztec Perspective
Geography
Potpourri
100
Most people still believed the Earth was flat in Columbus' time.
True or false?
False
100
How did Cortés react when he realized that some of the Native groups had rivalries?
He was very pleased because he could divide Native Americans against each other.
100
Describe one of the omens seen by the Aztecs before the arrival of Cortés.
- bird head
- pillar of fire
- lake boiled
- screaming lady
- comet
100
Which flag is this?
Canada
100
What is the callsign of the President's plane?
Air Force One
200
Where was Columbus born?
Genoa, Italy
200
When Cortés met Moctezuma II, he told the Aztec ruler ...
"don't worry, we come in friendship."
200
When the Aztec lookout saw Cortés' boats on the water, he described them as ...
mountains
200
Which country is this?
Brazil
200
Who was the first person on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
300
What are the names of the monarchs who sponsored Columbus' voyages?
King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella
300
According to the Spanish, how did Moctezuma II die?
He was killed by his own subjects throwing rocks.
300
According to the Aztecs, how did Moctezuma II die?
He was stabbed by the Spanish and thrown in a river.
300
Which mountain range is shown on the left side of this map?
The Andes Mountains
300
Name the continents in the Eastern Hemisphere
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia
400
What is the deal that the King and Queen made with Columbus?
He'd keep 10% of all riches & become the governor of all new territory.
400
According to the Spanish, why did Cortés decide to attack the city of Cholula?
They were planning to surprise attack the Spanish first ... one of them told the plan to La Malinche
400
According to the Aztecs, why did Cortés decide to attack the city of Cholula?
Cortés was tricked by the lies of the Tlaxcaltecas
400
Which state is this?
Minnesota
400
Which came first: the Stone Age or the Ice Age?
the Ice Age
500
How did Columbus describe the first Native Americans that he met?
- generous
- gentle
- kind
500
During the Night of Sorrows, Cortés gave up his horse for something. What was it for?
He gave up his horse so she could carry gold and jewels.
500
The majority of Aztec primary sources that we read came from the Florentine Codex. Describe who wrote it, when he wrote it, and how he got his information.
This writing comes from the Florentine Codex, which was written between 1545 and 1590. This book was written by a Spanish priest named Bernardino de Sahagún, who interviewed Aztec men about their religion, rituals, economics, and history. The Aztec men who gave their stories could have been alive at the time of Cortés’ conquest. They might also have heard the stories from their parents or elders.
500
What is the capital city of this state?
Sacramento
500
Would a physical map show natural resources, mountain ranges, or military bases?
Mountain ranges