Spanish Conquest and Exploration

Spanish Conquest and Exploration

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who led a 16th century rebellion against Phillip II?

Back

Lope de Aguirre

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Christopher Columbus responsible for regarding the indigenous 'Caribs'?

Back

Enslaving some 2000 indigenous 'Caribs' later sold in Castile.

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What pattern was set by the conquest of the Canary Islands?

Back

Destruction of indigenous peoples, larger plantations based on agricultural export production, and enslavement of Africans for labor.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What major factor contributed to the swift fall of indigenous empires?

Back

Diseases introduced by the Spaniards.

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was among the motives of the Spanish conquistadors?

Back

The desire to gain wealth.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the social status of the majority of the conquistadors?

Back

Commoners.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who accomplished the conquest of Chibcha of Columbia?

Back

Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada.

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