Question

according to the text, who were the conquistadors in the age of exploration?
a. diplomats who negotiated peace with native groups
b. mapmakers who worked for kings and queens
c. fleet commanders who protected trade networks
d. spanish warriors who claimed land through conquest

what was one lasting global effect of european exploration and colonization?
a. it promoted equality between settlers and natives
b. it limited trade to only coastal countries in europe
c. it reshaped global borders, cultures, and economies
d. it caused the decline of maritime navigation skills

Explanation:

• First question: Conquistadors were Spanish warriors. They were known for claiming land through conquest during the Age of Exploration. Diplomats (a) negotiated, map - makers (b) made maps, and fleet commanders (c) protected trade, but these are not the main role of conquistadors.
• Second question: European exploration and colonization had a major impact. It did not promote equality (a) as there was exploitation. It did not limit trade to coastal Europe (b) as trade expanded globally. Maritime navigation skills did not decline (d) but rather improved. It reshaped global borders (through colonization), cultures (through cultural exchanges and dominance in some areas), and economies (through trade and resource extraction).

Answer:

• First question: d. Spanish warriors who claimed land through conquest
• Second question: c. It reshaped global borders, cultures, and economies