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HUM201FINAL
LESSON 8
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
04/28/2017

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HERNAN CORTES

(1485-1547)

 

 

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Spanish conqueror that led the expedition causing the fall of the Aztec Empire

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MONTEZUMA
Definition
Aztec King who became a prisoner of the Spanish forces led by Hernan Cortes.
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THE MOON GODDESS
Definition
10 ft X 10 ft in diameter sculptured stone disk found at the base of Templo Mayor
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ANTONIO DE HERRERA
Definition
Published book: General History of the Deeds of the Castilians
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THE  FIRST ROYAL FIFTH
Definition
One fifth of the treasures earmarked and contracted  collected by Hernan Cortes were sent to the King in Brussels
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POTOSI
Definition
City in Bolivia with the largest silver mine
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FRANCISCO DE LA CRUZ
Definition
A Domincan Monk who believed Spain would be punished for exploiting Native Indians and the lands natural resources. As well as, failing to give due succor and salvation to them
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THE AGE OF ENCOUNTER
Definition
Began in 15th century ended in 17th century. Resulted in the Colonization of most of the non-Western world.
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