Notable People
Sailed the ocean in search of a western route to Asia, stumbled upon an entire new continent.
Christopher Columbus
Viceroy
What is it called when a person finances a trip for someone else?
A patron
To make someone believe something is true is also called to
What was the new world known as once Spain claimed it as their territory?
New Spain
One of the most famous conquistadors, defeated Monctezuma in a famous battle remember as "La Noche Triste"
Hernan Cortes
This person is sent to a foreign land to convince others to join their religion
Missionary
How many years passed before the treaty of Tordesillas changed?
Rigid
Where did Ferdinand Magellan make his last fateful stop which resulted in his death?
The Phillipines
This person helped Louis and Clark in their historic expedition, all while caring for a baby on her back
Sacagawea
Encomienda
What is it called when an entire community of people get sick at the same time?
Epidemic
If something is distinct, it can also be called
Different
A field or ranch where only one type of crop is grown specifically for the purpose of selling was called a
Plantation
This person established an encomienda and a class system for all Spanish Settlers in New Spain.
King Charles V
This system divided people into groups depending on their race, birth or wealth
Class System
When Francisco Pizarro kidnapped the Incan Emperor Atahualpa, what did he demand in return for his freedom?
A room full of Gold
This was a movement of plants, animals, people and ideas across two continents
The Columbian Exchange
What part of the United States became occupied by a French settlement that made the Spanish king worried that they could rob them from?
Florida
This explorer is credited for sailing all around the world.
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the top class category named?
Peninsular
What was it called when a person had both Spanish and Native American parents?
Mestizo
Spanish soldiers sent to conquer the new lands became known as
Conquistadors
Peninsular, Criollo, Mestizo, Native American and African Slaves