Native America Flashcards
Indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Maya
developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems.
southeastern america
Aztec
Mexico
They built aqueducts and dikes
Inca
Peru
Hydraulic engineering. Machu Picchu. Terraces.
The Columbian Exchange
the exchange of goods and people between the Old World and the New World during the Age of Exploration.
Encomienda
The Spanish conquering American and forcing natives to be slaves.
Spanish Feudal system
Missions System
Spanish colonies that forces Native people to convert to Catholicism and adopt Spanish agriculture and culture.
Conquistador
Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
Hernan Cortez
Invaded the Aztecs
Francisco Pizzaro
He conquered and became the Inca ruler
Bartolome de la Casa
