HI3110 Latin American Culture

Vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on Latin American Culture.

Volta do Mar

A navigation technique used by Portuguese sailors to sail in a circular route to take advantage of prevailing winds.

Conquistadors

Spanish or Portuguese adventurers who were responsible for the conquest of large parts of the Americas.

Indigenous Elites

Local leaders from indigenous communities who held power and played significant roles during the colonization process.

Spanish Crown

The monarchy of Spain that sought to control territories and extract economic benefits from its colonies.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring and maintaining control over foreign territories for economic gain.

Sugar Plantations

Agricultural estates where sugar is cultivated, significant for the economy in regions like the Caribbean.

Mexica

A powerful indigenous civilization in what is now Mexico that was conquered by Spanish forces.

Demographic Collapse

A significant decline in the population, often due to disease, war, and exploitation, particularly seen in indigenous populations post-conquest.

Economic Competition

Rivalry among different actors (like conquistadors and the Crown) to control resources and wealth in colonized regions.

Mine Taxation

A fiscal strategy employed by the Spanish to extract wealth from mines and indigenous populations in territories like Mexico and Peru.