Ch 1 L 3 Flashcards
Name of the women translator of Cortes
La Malinche
Name of the town Cortes founded
Villa Rica De la Vera Cruz
Who was Hernan Cortes
Spanish conquistador
Name of the night where Hernan Cortes lost most of his gold and army to the Mexica
The Sorrow Night
Disease brought by the Spanish that killed 80% of the Mexica population
Smallpox
African legacy
music such as jazz, salsa, merengue, samba or candombe and religion
Asian legacy
umbrellas, fans and many foods
permit granted by the Pope to control all the administrative matters of the Catholic Church
royal patronage
church played an important role in
schools, seminaries and universities
mulattoes
sons of a Spaniard and an African woman
indigenous population decreased due to
Epidemics and wars of conquest
Why did New Spain became the center of international trade
due to its geographical location
Materials exported from Europe
wine, olive oil and textiles
Materials exported from Asia
Ivory, porcelain and silk.
Institution established in 1527 to prevent the abuse of power by the conquerors
The Royal Audience
