Conquistadors and Their Impact

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What is a conquistador?

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A Spanish soldier or explorer who sought to conquer new territories.

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Who was Hernán Cortés?

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A Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

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Who was Francisco Pizarro?

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A conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire.

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What does “Gold, Glory, and God” refer to?

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The three main reasons why the Spanish conquistadors came to the Americas.

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What does indigenous mean?

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Native to a particular place or region.

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What is smallpox?

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A viral disease that causes fever and skin rashes.

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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A European explorer who discovered the Americas in 1492.

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What does “mining” mean?

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The act of searching for and extracting minerals, especially gold and silver.

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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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An agreement that divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal.

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What was a major goal of the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?

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To acquire wealth, land, and expand the Spanish Empire.