USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

CORTES AND PIZARRO

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the monarch of Spain at the time Pizarro explored?
A
Atahualpa
B
Charles the 5th
C
Cortes
D
No one
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Charles V was one of the most powerful European rulers of all times, reigning over territories in Europe and the Americas. In his European dominions he had to deal with the challenges of the religious conflicts between Catholicism and Protestantism. He also waged numerous wars against France and the Ottoman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the death of Ferdinand in 1516, Charles became ruler of a united Spain, to which were added the Habsburg territories when he succeeded Maximilian to the elected title of Holy Roman Emperor in 1519.

Detailed explanation-3: -Charles V (1500-1558) of the House of Habsburg became lord of the Netherlands at a young age, and king of Spain and archduke of Austria several years later. He inherited these countries. Thanks to financial and military displays of power, Charles was subsequently elected emperor of Germany.

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