Exploration and Colonization Crossword

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  1. 4. The Italian explorer whom the "Americas" are named after.
  2. 5. A large, multi-decked Spanish ship used for trade and transporting silver.
  3. 8. Compass An instrument that shows direction by using Earth's magnetic field.
  4. 11. Compass Black
  5. 12. A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru.
  6. 13. An ancient navigational tool that measured the angle of the sun or stars to determine latitude.
  7. 15. A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
  8. 16. Conquistador Encomienda
Down
  1. 1. To sail completely around the world.
  2. 2. Vespucci
  3. 3. The blending of different beliefs and schools of thought (e.g., Santería).
  4. 6. A Spanish labor system that rewarded conquerors with the labor of particular groups of subject people.
  5. 7. A small, fast, maneuverable ship with lateen sails developed by the Portuguese.
  6. 9. Mercantilism Missionary
  7. 10. Legend The historical reputation of Spaniards as bloodthirsty and cruel, often used by rivals to criticize Spanish colonization.Astrolabe Caravel Circumnavigate
  8. 14. An economic system where nations sought to increase their wealth and power by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver.