Hernan Cortes
Exploring Hernan Cortes: The Conquistador Quiz
Test your knowledge about Hernan Cortes, the famous conquistador who shaped the history of Mexico! This quiz features 18 engaging multiple-choice questions that will challenge your understanding of his life, achievements, and historical significance.
Whether you're a history buff or just curious about this pivotal figure, you'll find this quiz both informative and entertaining. Are you ready to dive into the world of exploration and conquest?
- 18 Multiple Choice Questions
- Learn fascinating facts
- Compete with friends
When was he born?
1486
1485
1497
1496
Where was he born?
Barcelona, Spain
Malaga, Spain
Medellin, Spain
Alicante, Spain
What were his parents names?
Martin Cortes and Catalina Pizarro Altamirano
Carlos Cortes and Alyss Cortes
Martin Cortes and Catalina Pizarra Altamirana
Alejandro Cortes and Aleta Gabrina Alviso
What was his father's job?
A lawyer
An officer in the Spanish army
A nobleman
A monk
What age did he start University?
16
17
13
14
At what age did he join Diego Velazquez and Nicola de Ovando on their voyages to the New World?
19
16
24
27
What was one of the treasures he found?
Gold
Coffee
Chocolate
Silver
When Cortes arrived in Mexico, how did the Talascan Indians greet him?
They attacked him and his crew
They attacked each other
They attacked his crew
They attacked him
How many did Cortes procced to take over?
3.5 million
900 thousand
2.5 million
5 million
In what year did he discover peninsula of Mexico?
1566
1556
1536
1546
What was the other use of Cacao Beans, other than making a drink?
Snack
Currency
Toy
Face Mask
Who was his first wife?
Catalina Suares
Kasandra Alcaraz
Juanita Verdad Chavera
Melisenda Castellon
How did she die?
Murdered
Unexplained
Suicide
Accident
Who was his second wife?
Serafina Grazia de Fontanez
Maricella Nekana Herrada
Dona Juana de Zuniga
Xaviera Paquita Mesquita
How many children did they have?
6
4
7
5
According to stories, what were Cortes’ two loves?
Women & Gambling
Hunting & Socializing
Sleeping & Relaxing
Painting & Music
Who was Cortes’ interpreter and very instrumental in many negotiations?
Carmencita Esteva de Valle
Vittoria Juarez
Emesta Lorenz
Dona Marina
When did Cortes die?
1551
1543
1547
1554
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