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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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What is the significance of hispaniola? | It is the site of the first spanish colony the Americans. |
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand were the rulers of... | Spain |
which of the following best describes an expeditions? | a journey undertaken by a group of peaple with a definite purpose. |
Christopher Columbus believed... | the earth was round, he could reach Asia by sailing west from Europe,and had landed in the Idies. |
Why is Santo Domingo considered the first permanent colony in the Americas? | it was the first place claimed for and controlled by a distant goverment. |
granted the land of Florida by the king of spain;drowned at sea while atemptig to reach Mexico. | Narvaez |
term for a spanish explorer who searched for wealth and lands in the Americas | conquistador |
founded the city of Veracruz;seized the city of Tencochtitlan and renamed it Mexico. | Cortes |
govenor of a colony who rules in the name of the king | viceroy |
native american village of houses built of adobe | pueblo |
explored areas of preent day New Mexico, Texas, and kansas in his search for cibalo |