Exercise
Portuguese and Spanish Early Explorations
Trace the early ocean voyages undertaken by Portuguese and Spanish navigators. Discover how these pioneering expeditions established initial global empires.
Questions
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Which 1494 agreement divided non-European claims between Spain and Portugal?
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Who commanded the 1492 Spanish expedition that reached Caribbean islands believing it was Asia?
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What was Portugal's primary goal in early coastal exploration along Africa?
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Which Portuguese captain successfully navigated all the way to India in 1498?
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Which Spanish conquistador led the military campaign against the Aztec Empire?
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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire in South America?
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What major South American territory was claimed for Portugal by Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500?
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What system granted Spanish conquistadors legal authority to demand forced Indigenous labor?
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Who was the first European explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean by crossing the Isthmus of Panama?
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Which Spanish explorer landed on Florida in 1513 while searching for land and gold?
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What function did the 'Audiencias' fulfill in Spanish colonial governance?
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Why did Portugal focus on establishing a trading post empire rather than large inland colonies in Asia?