Aztecs and Incas
What were the consequences of the
Spanish conquering the Aztec and Inca
empires?
• The Spanish were able to expand their territories into Latin America, taking
over land that belonged to the Aztec and Inca empires
• The Aztec and Inca empires and populations were destroyed
• The Spanish built colonies in central and south America
Which modern country includes land
that was part of the Aztec Empire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Colombia
Peru
Mexico
Cuba
Which modern country includes land
that was part of the Inca empire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Peru
Venezuela
Brazil
Panama
, the Aztecs or Incas?
Who believed in a feathered God
named Quetzacoatl?
A. Aztecs
B. Incas
What was the name of the Inca capital
city?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tenochitlan
Montezuma
Cuzco
Mexico City
Which civilization had a capital city
named Tenochitlan?
A. Aztecs
B. Incas
Which civilization (The Aztecs or Incas)
developed these advancements?
A. Aztecs
B. Incas
Calendars,
Mathematics,
Irrigation systems
What were the Incas well known for?
A. Pyramids used for human sacrifice
B. Roads, gold, silver, and bronze pieces
What is the name of the ruler of the
Aztecs when the Spanish arrived in
Mexico?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Atahualpa
Pizarro
Cortes
Montezuma II
Which conquistador conquered the
Aztecs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Christopher Columbus
Hernan Cortes
Francisco Pizarro
Ferdinand Magellan
Which letter puts the following events
in the right order?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4, 3, 2, 1
3, 1, 4, 2
1, 3, 4, 2
3, 2, 1, 4
1. Cortes takes Montezuma hostage
2. Montezuma and the Aztecs think Cortes is their
god and welcome him into the city
3. The Spanish King gives Cortes permission to lead
an expedition to Mexico
4. The Spanish conquer the Aztecs and destroy
Tenochitlan in 1521
What was the name of the Inca Ruler?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Atahualpa
Cortes
Montezuma II
Pizarro
Who was the Conquistador who
conquered the Inca empire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vasco de Gama
Hernan Cortes
Francisco Pizarro
Prince Henry the Navigator
Which letter represents the correct
order of events?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4, 3, 2, 1
2, 3, 4, 1
1, 4, 3, 2
3, 4, 2, 1
1. Pizarro learns the Inca
emperor is very wealthy
2. The Inca emperor,
Atahualpa is executed
3. Pizarro attacks the Inca
emperor
4. The Spanish king allows
Pizarro to attack the Inca
Portugal vs. Spain
• People in Portugal saw
how much money and
fame Spain was
getting, so they
wanted to be in on the
action
• 1494--countries signed
Treaty of Tordesillas
• Spain got everything
to the west, while
Portugal got
everything to the east.