The Arrival of the Spaniards in the New World and the Colonization of the Antilles
What role did the Catholic Church play in Spanish colonies?
Evangelization and governance
What was the main objective of the Spanish Inquisition?
To enforce religious
What event in 1453 prompted European powers to seek new sea routes to Asia?
The Fall of Constantinople
Which indigenous group was dominant in the Mexica Empire?
The Mexicas
What system forced indigenous people to provide labor to Spanish colonists in the Americas?
The Encomienda System
What was the significance of the marriage between Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon?
It unified Spain
Which two countries were the primary players in the quest for new trade routes during the 15th century?
Portugal and Spain
What military strategy did the Mexica Empire use to exert pressure on independent lordships?
Military campaigns
What was one consequence of the Spanish colonization for indigenous populations?
Population decline due to disease
What is meant by 'cultural exchange' during the Age of Exploration?
Exchange of goods and ideas between different cultures
What navigational tool, introduced during the Age of Discovery, helped sailors determine their latitude?
Astrolabe
Which three lordships formed the Purépecha Empire?
Pátzcuaro, Ihuatzio, and Tzintzuntzan
What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the 15th century?
Economic gain
Which major battle marked the beginning of the Reconquista?
Battle of Covadonga
Which significant resource was primarily sought after by Spanish conquistadors?
Gold
Which alliance formed the empire that included Tlacopan, Texcoco, and Mexico-Tenochtitlan?
The Triple Alliance
Which indigenous people did Columbus first encounter in the Caribbean?
The Taíno
What did the Columbian Exchange refer to?
The transfer of goods between the Old and New Worlds
What was one of the major challenges faced by sailors on long voyages?
Limited food supplies
Which indigenous group was notably resistant to Mexica expansion
The Tlaxcalans