The Americas/Exploration Flashcards
Indigenous
native
maya
The Mayans had a highly developed writing system. The civilization is also noted for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.
aztec
built one of the first planned city’s.
inca
had good agricultural and roadway systems along with religion and language, helped maintain a cohesive state.
The Columbian Exchange
a widespread of plants, animals, precious metals, commodities, culture, human populations, technology, diseases and more.
encomienda
where Spanish adventurers and settlers were granted the legal right to forced labor from indigenous tribal chiefs in the Americas colonies.
missions system
to convert native to be Christian
conquistator
they went out to conquer lands.
Hernan Cortez
he led an expedition that led to the downfall of the Aztec empire.
Francisco Pizzaro
he was a Spanish conquistador.
Bartolome de la Casa
reformed the encomienda system.
