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