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termDefinition
What is the significance of Hispanola? It is the site of the 1st Spanish colony in the Americas.
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand were the rulers of? Spain
Christopher Columbus believed that? The earth was round, he could reach Asia by sailing west from Europe, he had landed in the Indies.
Which of the following best describes an expidition? A journey undertaken by a group of people with definite purpose?
Why is Santo Domingo considered the first permanent colony in the Americas? It was the 1st place place claimed for and controlled by distant goverment.
Narvaez Granted the land of Florida by the King of Spain; drowned at sea while attempting to reach Mexico.
Cortes Founded the city of Veracruz; seized the city of Tenochtitlan and renamed it the city of Mexico.
Conquistador General term for a Spanish explorer who searched for wealth and land in Americas.
Vicery Goverenor of a colony who rules in the name of the King.
Pueblo Native American village of houses built of adobe.
Coronado Explored areas of present-day New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas in his search for Cibola.
Friar Person belonging to one f the religious brotherhoods of the Roman Catholic Church.
Missionary One who is sent to do religious or charible work in a territory or foreign country.
Commision To grant power or authority to carry out a specific task.
Cabeza de Vaca One of the four surviviors of Narvaez expidition; returned to Mexico and then to Spain and spoke about the seven cities of gold.
De Soto Explored parts of the Southeast in his search for Cibola and reached the Mississippi River.
Mission A settlement founded to spread Christianity to the people of the area.
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