The nature and impact of Spanish rule (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year did Christopher Columbus land in Hispaniola?
In which year did Christopher Columbus land in Hispaniola?
1492
What did the Treaty of Tordesillas establish in 1494?
What did the Treaty of Tordesillas establish in 1494?
Divided new lands between Portugal & Spain
Approximately what percentage of the Mesoamerican native population died from European diseases?
Approximately what percentage of the Mesoamerican native population died from European diseases?
90%
When was smallpox introduced to Central Mexico?
When was smallpox introduced to Central Mexico?
April-May 1520
Which Aztec ritual was prohibited after the Spanish conquest?
Which Aztec ritual was prohibited after the Spanish conquest?
Human sacrifice
Who were the encomenderos?
Who were the encomenderos?
Those entrusted with land
In which year did the New Laws gradually abolish the encomienda system?
In which year did the New Laws gradually abolish the encomienda system?
1542
How many altepetl was the Aztec Empire organised into at its height in 1519?
How many altepetl was the Aztec Empire organised into at its height in 1519?
450
How many pieces of gold did Tepetlaoxtoc pay annually in tribute?
How many pieces of gold did Tepetlaoxtoc pay annually in tribute?
40
Who commissioned the Codex Mendoza for King Charles V?
Who commissioned the Codex Mendoza for King Charles V?
Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza