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A person who encourages others and tries to convert to their religion.
Missionary
Dangerous or hazardous
treacherous
to bring chaos, disorder, or ruin
devastate
the art or trade of woodworking
carpentry
highly skilled
accomplished
the ability of the body to fight disease
immunity
communities dedicated to spreading faith and helping people
mission
precious metal melted into bars
bullion
process of establishing / settling itself in an area
colonization
a small narrow vessel with mast and sails
caravel
to travel all the way around the world
circumnavigate
Spanish explorer / soldier
conquistador
science & technology of making maps and globes
cartography
religion with many gods
pagan
officer ruling in the name of the king
viceroy
a system that gave right to demand labor or tribute
encomienda
peninsulares
American born, with Spanish descendants
Creole
people of Native American & European descent
mestizos
Lowest social class, African & European descent
Mulattoes