Colombia conquered for Spain by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
- 1. Who is credited with conquering Colombia for Spain in the 16th century?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Francisco Pizarro
C) Hernán Cortés
D) Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
- 2. In which century did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada conquer Colombia?
A) 15th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 16th century
- 3. Which country did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada conquer Colombia for?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) England
D) France
- 4. Where did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada depart from in his expedition to conquer Colombia?
A) Panama City
B) Lima
C) Santa Marta
D) Quito
- 5. Which famous mountain range did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada traverse during the Colombian conquest?
A) Alps
B) Andes
C) Rockies
D) Himalayas
- 6. What was the significance of the Spanish conquest of the Muisca Confederation in Colombia?
A) Established Spanish control and colonization
B) Cultural exchange
C) Territorial independence
D) Military alliances
- 7. Which of the following innovations aided the Spanish in their conquest of the Americas?
A) Steel weapons and armor
B) Wooden shields
C) Bronze armor
D) Stone tools
- 8. Who was the famous monarch of Spain during the time of the conquest of the Americas?
A) Henry VIII
B) Philip II
C) Louis XIV
D) Isabella I of Castile
- 9. Which country did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada conquer for Spain?
A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Colombia
D) Peru
- 10. What indigenous group did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada encounter in Colombia?
A) Maya
B) Muisca
C) Inca
D) Aztec
- 11. Which river did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada follow in Colombia?
A) Mississippi
B) Magdalena
C) Nile
D) Amazon
- 12. What was the main motivation for the Spanish exploration and conquest of Colombia?
A) Spices
B) Silk
C) Salt
D) Gold
- 13. What is the modern-day capital of Colombia?
A) Cali
B) Medellín
C) Bogotá
D) Cartagena
- 14. Which explorer is often credited with the European discovery of America?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Amerigo Vespucci
C) Vasco da Gama
D) John Cabot
- 15. Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for defeating the Aztecs?
A) Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
B) Pedro de Alvarado
C) Hernán Cortés
D) Francisco Pizarro
- 16. What was the name of the legendary lost city believed to be located in Colombia?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Ciudad Perdida
C) El Dorado
D) Paititi
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