2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Christopher Columbus Different World’s Collide Life in New Spain Bartolome de Las casas Vocabulary
Why did Columbus sail west on his first voyage?
To find a shorter route to the Indes.
True or False? Christopher Columbus made more voyages to the West Indies because he wanted to learn the language of the Taino.
False
Define the Columbian Exchange.
Moving people and their ways of life between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
What happened as a result of the Columbian Exchange?
The Europeans brought animals to the western hemisphere, enjoyed new foods, and many Indians died from over work and disease.
How did Columbus’ voyage to the west impact the Americas?
Columbus showed Europeans the way to the Americas.
How was Cortes able to defeat the Aztecs?
They were able to defeat the Aztecs because of the metal armor, muskets, horses, and allies.
Who conquered the Incan Empire after Cortes conquered the Aztecs?
Francisco Pizzaro
After the Incan Empire was defeated what colony was founded.
Peru
Where did the Spanish conquest begin?
It started in present day Mexico.
Why did Spain send priests to New Spain?
To convert native peoples to Christianity.
Why do archaeologists today find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital right in the center of Mexico City?
They found evidence of the ancient Aztec capital because Mexico City was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
In Spain’s search for gold what happened first?
Cabeza de Vaca traveled the American Southwest.
What happened after Esteban’s death?
Coronado continued the search for Cibola.
Who was at the top of the colonial society?
The Peninsulares
Who held the lowest position in the Spanish Scoiety?
The Indians and the Africans held the lowest position in this society.
Why did Spanish landowners want to keep slaves?
Slaves made the Spanish landowners rich.
Who did the Spanish bring to the Caribbean island to replace the native peoples?
Enslaved Africans
Did the efforts of Bartolome de Las Casas have any success?
Yes, Spain passed laws that Native people must be paid to work.
What did the priest Bartolome de Las Casas speak out against?
Bartolome de Las Casas spoke out against the mistreatment of native peoples.
What is the name of imaginary parallel lines that run in a north-south direction?
Lines of longitude or meridians
Define colony.
A colony is a settlement far from the country that rules it.
Define conquest
The capture or taking of something by force.
Define an ally
A friend who will help in a fight.
Define society.
A group of people forming a community.
Define encomienda
A large piece of land, usually given to its owners by the king of Spain.