Europe in the 15th Century
What were two main economic activities in 15th-century Europe?
Agriculture and trade.
In what year did Columbus reach the Caribbean on his first voyage?
1492
What were the Capitulations of Santa Fe?
an agreement between colombus and the catholic monarchs
Did Mesoamerican societies have organized governments and cities before Europeans arrived?
Yes. They had governments, cities, education, and trade.
What was evangelization?
The process of spreading Christianity among Indigenous peoples.
Who were the Catholic Monarchs?
Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.
What was Columbus´ original goal when he sailed west
to find a western sea route to Asia
In what year were the Alexandrian Bulls issued?
1493
In what year did Hernán Cortés arrive in Mexico?
1519.
What was the encomienda system?
A system allowing some Spanish settlers to collect tribute from Indigenous communities.
What happened when Isabella and Ferdinand married in 1469?
They created an alliance between Castile and Aragon.
How many ships did Columbus take on his first voyage?
3
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
a political agreement between Castile and Portugal
Which empire did Cortés and his Indigenous allies fight against?
The Mexica Empire.
What was the Royal Audiencia?
A high court that resolved legal conflicts in New Spain.
Why did European kingdoms search for new sea routes?
To find new commercial opportunities and wealth
why did Columbus believe he could reach Asia by sailing west
He underestimated the distance between Europe and Asia
Who issued the Alexandrian Bulls?
the Pope
What were Indigenous alliances during the conquest?
Indigenous groups joining Cortés against the Mexica.
What is syncretism?
The combination of religious beliefs and traditions.
Which king was famous for supporting education, culture, science, and laws?
Alfonso X
During which voyage did Columbus reach Trinidad and the northern coast of South America?
on his 3rd voyage
In what year was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?
1494
Name two aspects of daily life that can be compared between Europe and Mesoamerica.
Any two: food, homes, work, education, or city life.
Explain one way Indigenous traditions and Christianity could combine during the colonial period.
Through syncretism, combining Indigenous religious traditions with Christian beliefs or practices.