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Ch. 16 Section 1
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conquistador | a Spanish conqueror or adventurer, especially one of those who conquered Mexico, Peru, and Central America in the 16th century |
| Immunity | a body's ability to resist a disease. |
| Alliance | an association of groups, people, or nations who agree to cooperate to achieve a common goal |
| Civil War | a war between opposing groups within a country |
| Hernan Cortes | Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) |
| Moctezuma | He was overthrown by the Spanish conquistador Hernando |
| Francisco Pizarro | Spanish conquistador, conqueror of the Inca Civilization and founder of the city of Lima; Peru |