Social Studies (5th grade) Ch. 4 Review

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The capital of the ancient Aztec empire on the site of the present-day Mexico City.

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Tenochtitlan

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Italian sea captain and explorer for Spain. He reached the America's in 1492.

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Christopher Columbus

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A very large piece of land in New Spain given by the Spanish government to certain Spanish colonists during the 1500's.

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encomienda

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Colonial lands held by the Spanish- including present-day Mexico, Florida, Central America and the West Indies.

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New Spain

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a settlement far away from the country that rules it

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colony

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forced payment in the form of valuable goods

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tribute

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The capital and largest city of El Salvador- believed to be the site where Columbus first landed.

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San Salvador

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The King and Queen of Spain who paid for Columbus's voyages to the Americas.

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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand

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Conquistador who defeated the Aztec in 1521.

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Hernando Cortez

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A person who teaches his or her belief to people of different beliefs.

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missionary