The Americas

Question 1

Indigenous

Answer 1

inhabiting of existing in land from the earliest times or before the arrival of colonists

Question 2

Maya

Answer 2

The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, writing, calendars and mathematics and, developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing.

Question 3

Aztec

Answer 3

An indigenous group north of the Yucatan peninsula who created chinampas and aqueducts

Question 4

The Columbian Exchange

Answer 4

The spread of commodities, people, and diseases to the New World and back

Question 5

Inca

Answer 5

An indigenous group in South America that created Machu Picchu and other large works

Question 6

Encomienda

Answer 6

A system where Spaniards captured and enslaved natives

Question 7

Missions system

Answer 7

A system of conversion of natives to Catholicism and Christianity

Question 8

Conquistador

Answer 8

A conqueror of South America from Spain

Question 9

Bartolome de la casa

Answer 9

Strove to protect the rights of the indigenous people of the new world

Question 10

Hernan cortez

Answer 10

explorer of South America and Mexico who became governor after conquering the Aztecs

Question 11

Francisco Pizzaro

Answer 11

Francisco Pizarro was known for being an explorer and conqueror. He explored Panama, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. He is also known for conquering the Inca Empire and founding the city of Lima (the actual capital of Peru).