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1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598

The Conquest of the Americas and the Price Revolution

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Recall questions on the conquests of Mexico and Peru, the conquistadores and the encomienda system, the silver discovery of 1545 and the Seville trade monopoly, and the price revolution and social effects of American treasure.

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  1. 1

    Who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico, and when?

    Model answer

    Hernán Cortés, between 1519 and 1521.

  2. 2

    Who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru, and when did this begin?

    Model answer

    Francisco Pizarro, beginning in 1532.

  3. 3

    What were conquistadores?

    Model answer

    Military adventurers who conquered territories in the Americas for the Spanish crown.

  4. 4

    What was the encomienda system?

    Model answer

    A system that granted conquistadores rights to indigenous labour and tribute.

  5. 5

    What major silver discovery in 1545 transformed Spanish finances?

    Model answer

    The discovery of silver at Potosí.

  6. 6

    How did American treasure affect Charles's European wars and the Spanish economy?

    Model answer

    It funded his European wars but also contributed to inflation in Spain.

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