Which of the following is a true statement about spanish exploration in the america?
a columbus was fully aware that he had encountered 2 continents previously unknown to the europeans. b. amerigo vespucci was the first european to contend that columbus had encountered 2 continents previously unknown to europeans. c. conquistadors were mainly interested in studying the americas and befriending the native peoples. d. native illnesses wiped out 3/4 of the conquistadors who came to the americas.

➷  I believe the correct option is B. Amerigo vespucci was the first European to contend that Columbus had encountered 2 continents previously unknown to Europeans.

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B. Amerigo Vespucci was the first European to contend that Columbus had encountered 2 continents previously unknown to Europeans.

Explanation:

Christopher Columbus believed until his death that he travelled to Far East, he confounded America with Japan.

Amerigo Vespucci was one of the first Europeans that became aware of the existence of the continent of America.

Spanish Conquistadores were mainly interested in annexing the American territories to the Crown of Castille and gain fame and wealth.

3/4 of the natives were killed by illnesses brought by the Europeans in the two centuries after the arrival of Columbus.

comprehension

the question below refers to the selection“the lamb from songs of innocence” by william blake.

according to the speaker, the lamb is endowed with the qualities of —

a.

mildness

c.

wisdom

b.

energy

d.

humor

explanation:

the crusades are one of the most significant events in the history of europe and the middle east.   they were a series of religious wars carried out by christian crusaders from europe during the timeframe of the middle ages.   beginning in 1095 ce, the crusades saw european knights and noblemen travel to the middle east in an attempt to capture the holy land away from muslim people that had controlled the region for the previous centuries.   the term crusade means ‘cross’.   therefore, the europeans that became crusaders viewed themselves as ‘taking up the cross’.   in fact, many of the crusaders wore crosses on their clothing and armor as they made their pilgrimage to the holy land.

explanation: