Spanish Conquest and Exploration

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Who led a 16th century rebellion against Phillip II?

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Lope de Aguirre

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What was Christopher Columbus responsible for regarding the indigenous 'Caribs'?

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Enslaving some 2000 indigenous 'Caribs' later sold in Castile.

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What pattern was set by the conquest of the Canary Islands?

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Destruction of indigenous peoples, larger plantations based on agricultural export production, and enslavement of Africans for labor.

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What major factor contributed to the swift fall of indigenous empires?

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Diseases introduced by the Spaniards.

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What was among the motives of the Spanish conquistadors?

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The desire to gain wealth.

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What was the social status of the majority of the conquistadors?

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Commoners.

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Who accomplished the conquest of Chibcha of Columbia?

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Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada.

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Who commanded the 1540 expedition to search for the golden realm of Cibola?

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado.

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What caused the revolt of Gonzalo Pizarro?

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Announcement of the New Laws of the Indies.

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Who was the last Inca of the royal line?

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TUPAC Amaru.