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Unit 2: Legacy of Conquest and Exploration in Latin America
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imperialism
a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world
empire
a group of countries under the single supreme authority of an emperor or empress
circumnavigate
to sail around the world (first accomplished in 1522 by a group of Portuguese sailors)
Treaty of Tordesillas
the agreement signed by Portugal and Spain, led by the Pope, to divide the non-European world (i.e. the Americas) in half, giving part to Portugal (Brazil) and the other half to Spain (New Spain and Peru)
conquistadores
a person who conquers another place or people, especially in reference to the Spanish or Portuguese conquerers of the 16th Century
colonialism
the policy of taking control of another country or territory, settling it with your own citizens, and exploiting it economically
authority
the power to give commands and enforce obedience
Spice Islands
the name given to the islands (today known as Indonesia) by Europeans because of their abundance of spices
Silk Road
the overland trade route that connected Asia (China, the East Indies, and India) to Europe and North Africa
Columbian Exchange
the exchange of plants/seeds, animals, diseases, and technology between the "Old World" (Europe/Asia/Africa) and the "New World" (the Americas)
primary source
a document or physical object which was written or created during the time period being studied (i.e. letter, photograph)
secondary source
any source written or created about a historical period produced after that period or event has passed (i.e. history textbook)
voyage
a long journey involving travel by sea
Taínos
the indigenous inhabitants of the islands of Hispañola and Puerto Rico (then known as Quisqueya, Aytí, and Borinquen, respectively)
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