Famous Conquistadors
Important Terms
Famous People and Jobs
Colonial New Mexico
Potpourri
100
I traveled across the Atlantic looking for a route to Asia for silk and spices.
Who is Columbus?
100
A contagious and often deadly disease that causes large sores on the skin.
What is smallpox?
100
I was a medicine man who led the Pueblo revolt in 1680.
Who is Pope?
100
This capital site was chosen because it was near mountains and water.
What is Santa Fe?
100
These ceiling beams made from logs are seen in Pueblo-style architecture.
What are vigas?
200
I conquered the Aztecs.
Who is Cortes?
200
A Spanish policy that granted Spanish soldiers land and natives.
What is encomienda?
200
My job was to oversee the water use in colonial New Mexico.
Who is the mayordomo?
200
The colonial economy of NM was based mostly on what two things?
What are farming and ranching?
200
What were the three main goals of the Spanish conquistadors?
What are gold, God, and glory? (Will also accept land.)
300
I saw the Grand Canyon, but I never found Cibola.
Who is Coronado?
300
The ruler of Mexico appointed by the king of Spain.
What is a viceroy?
300
We were the Spanish settlers who hunted buffalo for a living.
Who are los ciboleros?
300
This type of livestock was the most popular on Spanish ranches.
What are sheep?
300
This famous road connected Santa Fe and Mexico City.
What is El Camino Real?
400
I paid for an expedition to NM and then defeated the Acoma Indians.
Who is Onate?
400
A gift or payment given to show respect.
What is a tribute?
400
Our main job was to oversee the land grants and day to day business in NM.
What is the cabildo?
400
These two hostile tribes raided the Spanish and Pueblos in the 1700s.
What are the Utes and Comanches?
400
I led the re-conquest of NM and ran the Indians out of Santa Fe.
Who is De Vargas?
500
I defeated the Incas in Peru and brought great wealth to Spain.
Who is Pizarro?
500
An irrigation canal in colonial New Mexico.
What is an acequia?
500
I was appointed the royal governor of colonial New Mexico.
Who is Peralta?
500
After the Pueblo Revolt, the Spanish left New Mexico for how long?
What is 12 years?
500
The Pueblos revolted because the Spanish tried to make them change these two things.
What are their religion and language?
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