Understanding Conquistadors and Exploration

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What is a colony?

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A group of people who live in a new land and are ruled by their home country.

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What is the relationship between a colony and its home country?

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The home country rules the colony.

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What are conquistadors?

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Spanish soldiers who conquered lands in the Americas.

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What is a key feature of a conquistador?

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They are soldiers.

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What is a strait?

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A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

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What motivated conquistadors to explore and conquer new lands?

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The desire for wealth, land, and glory.

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How did the actions of conquistadors impact indigenous populations?

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Conquistadors often led to the decline of indigenous populations through warfare, disease, and enslavement.

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What role did technology play in the age of exploration?

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Advancements in navigation, shipbuilding, and weaponry facilitated exploration and conquest.

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What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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What were the main goals of Spanish colonization in the Americas?

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To extract resources, spread Christianity, and expand their empire.