When Europeans (Mostly Spanish) claimed American lands and
began to dominate its population, known as C_______t.
Conquest
Name 1 of the important elements of the Spanish conquest.
Priests, Conqueror, Soldiers or Tradesmen.
What was the mission of the priests?
Evangelize the indigenous.
What are the names of the three neighbour countries of Chile?
Peru, Bolivia and Argentina
What is a Conqueror's job in the conquest?
Ensure the king’s sovereignty in America and collect taxes.
Who did not have salaries or professions?
Soldiers
Who were the Tradesmen?
People who practiced trades such as sailors, carpenters, treasures, scribes etc.
What was one of the rewards of the conquest?
Mercedes de tierra, Encomiendas and Wealth
What is Mercedes de tierra?
Portions of lands given as a gift
What are Encomiendas in the conquest?
Groups of indigenous people in their charge
What was wealth in the conquest?
Gold or silver.
Which city was the most important for the Aztecs?
Tenochtitlan
What was the name of the high authority for the Aztecs?
Tlatoani
Where did the Aztecs cultivate their food?
Floating islands or chinampas.
What was the name of the main god for the Aztecs?
Quetzalcoatl
What was the name of the Empire for the Incan's?
Tahuantinsuyu.
