Spanish Conquer Rock

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  1. conquistador
    a 16th-century Spanish conqueror of Peru and Mexico
    Hernan Cortes, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon - 'el conquistador'
  2. exploration
    travel for the purpose of discovery
    The Age of Exploration
  3. era
    a period marked by distinctive character
    Elizabethan Era Index
  4. dominate
    be in control
    The Renaissance & Elizabethan Age of Exploration to the New World was dominated by the Spanish Conquistadors.
  5. success
    an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
    The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
  6. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
  7. monopoly
    a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
    The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
  8. trade
    the commercial exchange of goods and services
    The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
  9. expedition
    an organized group of people undertaking a journey
    The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
  10. discovery
    the act of finding something
    The new discoveries made by the Spanish Conquistadors brought untold riches in terms of gold and silver and spices and it also brought power and influence...
  11. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    The new discoveries made by the Spanish Conquistadors brought untold riches in terms of gold and silver and spices and it also brought power and influence...
  12. soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
    The Conquistadors were Spanish Soldiers and Explorers - 'el conquistador'
  13. successfully
    in a manner marked by a favorable outcome
    Spain had successfully taken the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors after nearly eight hundred years of conflict.
  14. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
    Spain had successfully taken the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors after nearly eight hundred years of conflict.
  15. moor
    come into or dock at a wharf
    Spain had successfully taken the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors after nearly eight hundred years of conflict.
  16. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    Spain had successfully taken the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors after nearly eight hundred years of conflict.
  17. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    This victory was referred to as the 'reconquista'.
  18. medieval
    relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
    The conflict with the Muslim Moors had been seen as a continuation of the Medieval Crusades.
  19. crusade
    a series of actions tending toward a particular end
    The conflict with the Muslim Moors had been seen as a continuation of the Medieval Crusades.
  20. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
    The crusades were a series of religious Holy Wars which had been given the blessing of the Pope.
  21. religious
    having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
    The crusades were a series of religious Holy Wars which had been given the blessing of the Pope.
  22. catholic
    comprehensive or broad-minded in tastes and interests
    They were fought by Roman Catholic soldiers.
  23. mission
    an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
    The Spanish explorers / soldiers saw their mission to conquer new lands as a natural extension of the Medieval crusades.
  24. conquer
    take possession of by force, as after an invasion
    The Spanish explorers / soldiers saw their mission to conquer new lands as a natural extension of the Medieval crusades.
  25. extension
    act of expanding in scope
    The Spanish explorers / soldiers saw their mission to conquer new lands as a natural extension of the Medieval crusades.
  26. accompany
    go or travel along with
    Roman Catholic Priests and Friars always accompanied the Spanish explorers who were expected to convert heathen natives to Christianity.
  27. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
    Roman Catholic Priests and Friars always accompanied the Spanish explorers who were expected to convert heathen natives to Christianity.
  28. heathen
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
    Roman Catholic Priests and Friars always accompanied the Spanish explorers who were expected to convert heathen natives to Christianity.
  29. native
    belonging to one by birth
    Roman Catholic Priests and Friars always accompanied the Spanish explorers who were expected to convert heathen natives to Christianity.
  30. adopt
    take into one's family
    The explorer / soldiers who travelled to the New World adopted the name 'Conquistadors'.
  31. motive
    the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal
    The Motives of the Spanish Conquistadors
  32. patron
    someone who supports or champions something
    The motives of the Spanish Conquistadors and their patrons were prompted by:
  33. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
    The motives of the Spanish Conquistadors and their patrons were prompted by:
  34. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
    Prestige
  35. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    Increasing opportunities for Spanish trade
  36. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
    Increasing opportunities for Spanish trade
  37. religion
    a strong belief in supernatural powers that control destiny
    Spreading the Catholic Religion to heathen natives
  38. empire
    the domain ruled by a single authoritative sovereign
    Building a Spanish Empire
  39. adhere
    stick to firmly
    The people of Spain adhered to the Catholic religion.
  40. fanatical
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
    Many were fanatical about their religion - the Spanish Inquisition was an example of this.
  41. inquisition
    a severe interrogation
    Many were fanatical about their religion - the Spanish Inquisition was an example of this.
  42. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    Many were fanatical about their religion - the Spanish Inquisition was an example of this.
  43. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
    The idea of spreading the Catholic faith to heathen races was seen as a primary reason for the Spanish Conquistadors to undertake voyages of discovery.
  44. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
    The idea of spreading the Catholic faith to heathen races was seen as a primary reason for the Spanish Conquistadors to undertake voyages of discovery.
  45. undertake
    enter upon an activity or enterprise
    The idea of spreading the Catholic faith to heathen races was seen as a primary reason for the Spanish Conquistadors to undertake voyages of discovery.
  46. voyage
    a journey to some distant place
    The idea of spreading the Catholic faith to heathen races was seen as a primary reason for the Spanish Conquistadors to undertake voyages of discovery.
  47. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
    The Attitudes of the Spanish Conquistadors to the Natives- the Encomienda system
  48. savage
    without civilizing influences
    The attitude of the Spanish conquistadors to the natives was that they were savage and pagan.
  49. pagan
    a person following a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion
    The attitude of the Spanish conquistadors to the natives was that they were savage and pagan.
  50. decree
    a legally binding command or decision
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  51. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  52. signify
    denote or connote
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  53. oppression
    the act of subjugating by cruelty
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  54. exploitation
    an act that victimizes someone
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  55. original
    preceding all others in time
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  56. intent
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
    The Spanish government had decreed that the Encomienda system should be established in the New World - it came to signify the oppression and exploitation of the Native Indians, although this was not their original intent.
  57. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    The the Encomienda system was similar to the Medieval Feudal system.
  58. feudal
    relating to a system where vassals are protected by lords
    The the Encomienda system was similar to the Medieval Feudal system.
  59. purpose
    what something is used for
    The primary purpose of the Encomienda system was to indoctrinate the Indians in the Catholic faith.
  60. indoctrinate
    teach uncritically
    The primary purpose of the Encomienda system was to indoctrinate the Indians in the Catholic faith.
  61. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
    The Indians were expected to pay a tribute to the Spanish Conquistadors in return for protection and religious instruction.
  62. protection
    the activity of shielding someone or something
    The Indians were expected to pay a tribute to the Spanish Conquistadors in return for protection and religious instruction.
  63. instruction
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
    The Indians were expected to pay a tribute to the Spanish Conquistadors in return for protection and religious instruction.
  64. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
    The Encomienda system was totally abused - the Conquistadors were thousands of miles away from Spain and they behaved as they saw fit.
  65. behave
    act in a certain manner
    The Encomienda system was totally abused - the Conquistadors were thousands of miles away from Spain and they behaved as they saw fit.
  66. oppressed
    burdened psychologically or mentally
    The natives were abused, oppressed, exploited, ill-treated and decimated by the Spanish Conquistadors.
  67. exploited
    developed or used to greatest advantage
    The natives were abused, oppressed, exploited, ill-treated and decimated by the Spanish Conquistadors.
  68. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    The Indians lost their freedom, their rights, their culture and their religion.
  69. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
    The Spanish Conquistadors were feared and hated and the very name 'Conquistador' still conveys these terrible impressions - 'el conquistador'.
  70. impression
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    The Spanish Conquistadors were feared and hated and the very name 'Conquistador' still conveys these terrible impressions - 'el conquistador'.
  71. replace
    put something back where it belongs
    The Encomienda system was replaced by new laws in 1542.
  72. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
    A biography and timeline about the most famous Spanish Conquistadors have been developed with facts, history and information.
  73. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    A biography and timeline about the most famous Spanish Conquistadors have been developed with facts, history and information.
  74. access
    the right to enter
    They can be accessed by clicking one of the following links:
  75. link
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    They can be accessed by clicking one of the following links:
  76. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    List of Famous Spanish Conquistadors in the New World
  77. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
    Francisco de Orellana 1541 - 1543 Amazon River
  78. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon 1524 - 1527 East Coast United States
  79. additional
    further or extra
    Additional details, facts and information about the Age of Exploration can be accessed via the Elizabethan Era Sitemap.
  80. copyright
    the exclusive right to sell a work
    Elizabethan Era Copyright information Elizabethan Era Privacy Statement
  81. privacy
    the condition of being concealed or hidden
    Elizabethan Era Copyright information Elizabethan Era Privacy Statement
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