Balboa and the conquistadors, 1513–28 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Between which years did Spanish conquistadors dramatically expand their control across Central America?
Between which years did Spanish conquistadors dramatically expand their control across Central America?
1513-1528
What does the term 'conquistador' mean?
What does the term 'conquistador' mean?
Conqueror
What was the primary motivation for conquistadors?
What was the primary motivation for conquistadors?
Gaining enormous wealth
Who accompanied the conquistadors on their expeditions?
Who accompanied the conquistadors on their expeditions?
Catholic priests
In which year did Balboa arrive in Central America?
In which year did Balboa arrive in Central America?
1509
What position did Balboa hold by 1511?
What position did Balboa hold by 1511?
Governor of Santa María la Antigua
What valuable resources did Balboa acquire from Indigenous populations?
What valuable resources did Balboa acquire from Indigenous populations?
Pearls and gold
In which year did Balboa cross the Isthmus of Panama and discover the Pacific Ocean?
In which year did Balboa cross the Isthmus of Panama and discover the Pacific Ocean?
1513
What did Balboa call the Pacific Ocean when he first saw it?
What did Balboa call the Pacific Ocean when he first saw it?
Southern Sea
What is an isthmus?
What is an isthmus?
Narrow strip of land with sea on sides
Why was Panama's location strategically chosen?
Why was Panama's location strategically chosen?
Closest to Nombre de Dios, shortest route
What happened to Balboa in 1519?
What happened to Balboa in 1519?
Executed for treason by Pedrarias