European Explorer Vocabulary

What is a conquistador?

• A type of ship used by explorers

• A conqueror, especially a 16th-century Spanish soldier

• A mapmaker in the 15th century

• A trader of spices

What does cultural diversity refer to?

• A single culture dominating a region

• A society where different groups live together

• A festival celebrating one culture

• A language spoken by everyone

What is cultural exchange?

• Trading goods between countries

• Groups sharing and adopting different aspects of their lives

• A market for cultural artifacts

• A school for learning languages

What does the term culture encompass?

• Only the language of a group

• The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a society

• The economic status of a country

• The political system of a nation

What are demographics?

• Maps of different regions

• Data about population characteristics

• Historical records of wars

• Lists of famous explorers

What is an encomienda?

• A type of ship used by explorers

• A grant by the Spanish King for land and villages

• A treaty between two countries

• A type of weapon used in battles

What defines an ethnic group?

• A group with the same economic status

• A group sharing a common culture, religion, and language

• A group living in the same city

• A group with the same political views

What does it mean to be immune?

• To be affected by a disease

• To be unable to travel

• To be unable to be affected by a disease

• To be a member of a club

Who are considered an indigenous population?

• People who recently moved to a new area

• People living in a region before European exploration

• People who travel frequently

• People who are explorers

What is the main focus of the term "cultural exchange"?

• Exchanging money between countries

• Sharing and adopting different cultural aspects

• Building new cities

• Learning new languages