NEW MEXICO HISTORY CHAPTER 3 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

NEW MEXICO HISTORY CHAPTER 3 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Conquistador Correct Answer: A Spanish conqueror of the Americas Encomienda Correct Answer: A grant of land made by Spain to a settler in the Americas, including the right to use Native Americans as laborers on it epidemic Correct Answer: A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease. Small pox virus Correct Answer: Disease that killed many Natives brought to the Americas by the Europeans. tribute Correct Answer: (n.) something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment Christopher Columbus Correct Answer: He mistakenly discovered the Americas in 1492 while searching for a faster route to India. Silk Road Correct Answer: An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay. Bartolome de Las Casas Correct Answer: Dominican priest who spoke out against mistreatment of Native