Cortes’s actions 1523–28 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What two roles was Cortés appointed to in 1523?
What two roles was Cortés appointed to in 1523?
Governor & captain-general
Where did Cortés build Mexico City?
Where did Cortés build Mexico City?
Directly on top of Tenochtitlan's ruins
What did the encomienda system grant to Spanish colonists?
What did the encomienda system grant to Spanish colonists?
Control over indigenous communities & labour
Which three industries did Cortés develop in New Spain?
Which three industries did Cortés develop in New Spain?
Textiles, sugar cane & iron working
What did Cortés import from Cuba & Spain to improve agriculture?
What did Cortés import from Cuba & Spain to improve agriculture?
Sheep, goats, vines & silkworms
Who travelled to New Spain to spread Catholic teachings from 1523?
Who travelled to New Spain to spread Catholic teachings from 1523?
Hundreds of Franciscan friars
In what form did the Tlaxcalans pay tribute under Cortés?
In what form did the Tlaxcalans pay tribute under Cortés?
Gold or maize
What was Cortés accused of in 1528?
What was Cortés accused of in 1528?
Poor governance & stealing gold
In which year did Cortés return to Spain to defend himself?
In which year did Cortés return to Spain to defend himself?
1528
What did King Charles I allow Cortés to keep despite demotion?
What did King Charles I allow Cortés to keep despite demotion?
His personal lands in Mexico
When was the Council of the Indies established?
When was the Council of the Indies established?
1524
What was El Dorado believed to be?
What was El Dorado believed to be?
A city paved entirely with gold