NM HISTORY CHAPTER 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Columbus
I traveled across the Atlantic Ocean looking for a rout to Asia for silk and spices.
Cortez
I conquered the Aztecs
Coronado
I saw the Grand Canyon, but I never found Cibola.
Onate
I paid for an expedition to NM and then defeated the Acoma Indians.
Pizarro
I defeated the Incas in Peru and brought great wealth to Spain.
smallpox
A contagious and often deadly disease that causes large sores on the skin.
encomienda
A gift of land given by the Spanish crown to a Spanish soldier as a gift for service.
viceroy
The ruler of Mexico appointed by the king of Spain.
tribute
A gift or payment given to show respect.
acequia
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Columbus
I traveled across the Atlantic Ocean looking for a rout to Asia for silk and spices.
Cortez
I conquered the Aztecs
Coronado
I saw the Grand Canyon, but I never found Cibola.
Onate
I paid for an expedition to NM and then defeated the Acoma Indians.
Pizarro
I defeated the Incas in Peru and brought great wealth to Spain.
smallpox
A contagious and often deadly disease that causes large sores on the skin.
encomienda
A gift of land given by the Spanish crown to a Spanish soldier as a gift for service.
viceroy
The ruler of Mexico appointed by the king of Spain.
tribute
A gift or payment given to show respect.
acequia
