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Early Civilization
European Exploration
Spread of Democracy
Independence Day
Location, Location
100
an ancient Aztec city
What is Tenochtitlan
100
conquerors working for Spain
What is a conquistadors
100
These people had Spanish parents but were born in Latin America.
What is criollos
100
What year did Haiti gain it's independence from France?
What is 1804
100
Where was the Aztec Empire located in the Western Hemisphere?
What is Mexico
200
a form of writing used by Mayas
What is hieroglphics
200
people of mixed Spanish and Native American descent
What is Mestizos
200
He was probably the greatest Latin American revolutionary leader.
What is Simon Bolivar
200
What year did Mexico win its independence?
What is 1821
200
What country was home to the Incan Empire in South America?
What is Peru
300
important crop raised by Mayan farmers
What is maize
300
lands owns by Spaniards or the Catholic Church that were worked by Native Americans
What is haciendas
300
He was ruler of Brazil. He used his power to declare Brazil independent of Portugal.
What is Dom Pedro
300
What year did Venezuela win independence?
What is 1821
300
Mayan Civilization is located in what part of the Americas?
What is Central America
400
tax paid to Aztec conquers
What is tribute
400
an agreement in writing made between two or more countries
What is a treaty
400
These people were military officers. They ruled with an iron fist.
What is caudillos
400
What year did Chile win its independence?
What is 1817
400
What is the only Black Republic in the Western Hemisphere where the national language is French?
What is Haiti
500
a pipe or channel that carries water
What is aqueduct
500
What did the Spanish explorer hope to find in Latin America?
What is gold
500
He struggled for Mexican independence. His call for revolution became known as the " Cry of Dolores."
What is Miguel Hidalgo
500
When did Brazil when its independence from Portugal?
What is 1822
500
What European country did the explorers of Latin America come from?
What is Spain