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What was one of the main motivations for Spanish conquistadors like Cortés and Pizarro?(1 point) Responses To establish trade routes with Native Americans To establish trade routes with Native Americans To bring fame and fortune to themselves and Spain To bring fame and fortune to themselves and Spain To learn about Native American cultures To learn about Native American cultures To explore new scientific discoveries To explore new scientific discoveries Question 2 Why was Malinche important to Cortés?(1 point) Responses She was a military strategist She was a military strategist She provided gold and jewels She provided gold and jewels She served as a guide and interpreter She served as a guide and interpreter She was an Aztec princess She was an Aztec princess Question 3 How did Cortés use the Aztecs' enemies to his advantage?(1 point) Responses He bribed them with gold He bribed them with gold He threatened to attack them He threatened to attack them He allied with them to fight the Aztecs He allied with them to fight the Aztecs He convinced them to become Spanish citizens He convinced them to become Spanish citizens Question 4 What factor contributed most significantly to the death of Native Americans?(1 point) Responses Warfare with the Spanish Warfare with the Spanish Lack of food and resources Lack of food and resources European diseases like smallpox European diseases like smallpox Forced labor in Spanish colonies Forced labor in Spanish colonies Question 5 What did Cortés do after defeating the Aztec Empire?(1 point) Responses He returned to Spain with his wealth He returned to Spain with his wealth He established a new colony called New Spain He established a new colony called New Spain He made peace with the remaining Aztecs He made peace with the remaining Aztecs He continued exploring further south He continued exploring further south Question 6 How did the Spanish change Tenochtitlán after conquering it?(1 point) Responses They left it untouched as a monument They left it untouched as a monument They completely abandoned the city They completely abandoned the city They rebuilt it, replacing Aztec structures with Spanish ones They rebuilt it, replacing Aztec structures with Spanish ones They turned it into a port city for trade They turned it into a port city for trade Question 7 What was one advanced area of knowledge for the Maya civilization?(1 point) Responses Gunpowder and explosives Gunpowder and explosives Steam engines Steam engines Astronomy and mathematics Astronomy and mathematics Electricity and magnetism Electricity and magnetism Question 8 Why did the Aztecs have many enemies among neighboring tribes?(1 point) Responses They were peaceful and weak They were peaceful and weak They practiced human sacrifice They practiced human sacrifice They refused to trade with other tribes They refused to trade with other tribes They spoke a different language They spoke a different language Question 9 What percentage of the native population is believed to have died from European diseases?(1 point) Responses 20-30% 20-30% 40-50% 40-50% 60-70% 60-70% 80-95% 80-95%

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Here are the correct answers for the questions provided:

1. What was one of the main motivations for Spanish conquistadors like Cortés and Pizarro?

   • Answer: To bring fame and fortune to themselves and Spain.

2. Why was Malinche important to Cortés?

   • Answer: She served as a guide and interpreter.

3. How did Cortés use the Aztecs' enemies to his advantage?

   • Answer: He allied with them to fight the Aztecs.

4. What factor contributed most significantly to the death of Native Americans?

   • Answer: European diseases like smallpox.

5. What did Cortés do after defeating the Aztec Empire?

   • Answer: He established a new colony called New Spain.

6. How did the Spanish change Tenochtitlán after conquering it?

   • Answer: They rebuilt it, replacing Aztec structures with Spanish ones.

7. What was one advanced area of knowledge for the Maya civilization?

   • Answer: Astronomy and mathematics.

8. Why did the Aztecs have many enemies among neighboring tribes?

   • Answer: They practiced human sacrifice.

9. What percentage of the native population is believed to have died from European diseases?

   • Answer: 80-95%.

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