What was Christopher Columbus seeking in his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?
A route to the West Indies.
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Name the group of people he conquered in Mexico.
The Aztecs
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A large piece of land given to a colonist to control for Spain
encomienda
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What is the Columbian Exchange?
The sharing of goods, diseases and livestock across the Atlantic Ocean, that were brought by explorers from Europe to North America. (or from North American to Europe.
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a spanish soldier sent on an expedition
conquistador
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Name the first tribe of people Christopher Columbus's crew met.
The Taino people
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Dona Maria helped Cortes by persuading many _________ to help fight against the Aztecs.
Native American tribes
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Many ecomiendas had a mission and missionaries. What was the purpose of these two words?
To spread their religion to the native tribes of the area.
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What disease affected the Native American group resulting from the exchange?
Small Pox
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a settlement far away from the country that rules it
colony
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Name the three ships that Christopher Columbus used on his voyage.
Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta
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What was the name of the first emperor of the Aztecs who was killed in battle?
Moteczuma II
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This Spanish priest once owned an encomienda and gave it back because he did not like the way the Native Americans were treated.
Bartolome de las Casas
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Name two goods that were brought from North America to Europe.