Balboa and the conquistadors, 1513–28 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Period of conquistador expansion in Central America
Period of conquistador expansion in Central America
1513-1528
Meaning of 'conquistador'
Meaning of 'conquistador'
Conqueror
Profession of conquistadors
Profession of conquistadors
Professional soldiers
Main motivation driving conquistadors
Main motivation driving conquistadors
Enormous wealth
Year Balboa arrived in Central America
Year Balboa arrived in Central America
1509
Year Balboa became governor of Santa María la Antigua del Darién
Year Balboa became governor of Santa María la Antigua del Darién
1511
Balboa's major discovery in 1513
Balboa's major discovery in 1513
Pacific Ocean
European name for Pacific Ocean in 1513
European name for Pacific Ocean in 1513
Southern Sea
What Balboa claimed for Spain after Pacific discovery
What Balboa claimed for Spain after Pacific discovery
Pacific Ocean & all surrounding lands
Strategic advantage of Panama's location
Strategic advantage of Panama's location
Shortest route between Pacific & Caribbean
Panama's role for Spanish shipping
Panama's role for Spanish shipping
Important port facility
Year of Balboa's execution
Year of Balboa's execution
1519
Who executed Balboa for treason
Who executed Balboa for treason
Pedrarias
Definition of isthmus
Definition of isthmus
Narrow strip of land with sea on each side
Valuable resources Balboa acquired from Indigenous peoples
Valuable resources Balboa acquired from Indigenous peoples
Pearls & gold