The foundation of La Paz, 1548 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year was La Paz founded?
In what year was La Paz founded?
1548
What does the name 'La Paz' mean in English?
What does the name 'La Paz' mean in English?
The Peace
Who led the rebellion against Spanish authority in Peru in 1544?
Who led the rebellion against Spanish authority in Peru in 1544?
Gonzalo Pizarro
In what year did Gonzalo Pizarro's rebellion begin?
In what year did Gonzalo Pizarro's rebellion begin?
1544
When was Gonzalo Pizarro captured by Spanish forces?
When was Gonzalo Pizarro captured by Spanish forces?
1546
What did the New Laws significantly reduce?
What did the New Laws significantly reduce?
Power of encomenderos
Where was La Paz located geographically?
Where was La Paz located geographically?
High in the Andes mountains
Which silver mines were La Paz strategically positioned near?
Which silver mines were La Paz strategically positioned near?
Potosí and Oruro
What were audiencias that were established in La Paz?
What were audiencias that were established in La Paz?
Colonial courts
La Paz was founded on the site of which former Inca city?
La Paz was founded on the site of which former Inca city?
Laja
What did the foundation of La Paz mark historically?
What did the foundation of La Paz mark historically?
Peak of conquistador conquest
In what year did the Valladolid debate occur?
In what year did the Valladolid debate occur?
1550