Flashcards Significant People - Hernán Cortés

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Conquistador

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Spanish leaders who explored, traded with and colonised parts of the Americas.

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Appropriate

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Take (something) for one's own use, typically without permission.

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Catholicism

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The Christian religion which was popular in Spain at the time.

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Tenochtitlán

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The capital city of the Aztec empire, located on an island.

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Enslave

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Make (someone) a slave.

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Pre-Eminent

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More important or better than others.

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Primary Source

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Something that was made or written at the time of the event. It is a first-hand account. Examples: A diary, photo, letter, or tool from the past.

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Secondary Source

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Something that was made or written after the event by someone who was not there. It uses primary sources to explain or describe the past. Examples: A textbook, documentary, or history book.

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Spanish missionary

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A person from Spain, usually a priest, who travelled to other lands to spread Christianity and teach people about the Christian faith. During the Spanish conquest, missionaries went to places like the Americas to try to convert Indigenous people to Christianity.

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The Spanish Conquest

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When Spanish soldiers took over parts of the Americas, defeating Indigenous peoples and changing their land and way of life.