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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |