The Rise of the Spanish Empire

THE RISE OF THE SPANISH EMPIRE 1492-1521 PICTURES OF THE FAMOUS SPANISH BACKED EXPLORERS: (Include name and date with the picture) Use page 127 Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph answering the following: *How did the Spanish enter into exploration/colonization movement in 1492? What was discovered and what was the reason for the voyage? *What was proven to be true in the Spanish backed voyage of Ferdinand Magellan in 1519? Why is this discovery important? *How did Spain become the largest/strongest empire and what was it’s religious motivation? *Why did Spain settle areas around North Africa in the late 1400s and early 1500s? (CONFLICT/CHANGE)

THE RISE OF THE SPANISH EMPIRE 1492-1521