HI3110 Latin American Culture Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and concepts discussed in the HE3110 Latin American Culture lecture, focusing on themes of colonization, history, and key figures.

Probanzas

Reports written by conquistadors to the Crown, ‘proving’ their success in claiming territory and people.

Conquistador

Spanish and Portuguese explorers and soldiers who were involved in the conquest of the Americas.

Crown

The royal authority in Spain that governed its overseas colonies.

Colonization

The act of establishing control over foreign lands and populations, particularly seen in the context of Spain and Portugal's presence in the Americas.

Myth of Columbus

The fabricated narrative that centers Columbus as a hero and symbol of European conquest, often neglecting the complexities of history.

Treaty of Tordesillas

A 1494 agreement between Spain and Portugal, backed by the Pope, that divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe.

Evangelization

The effort to spread Christianity, particularly significant in the context of Spanish colonization.

Indigenous Peoples

The original inhabitants of the Americas, whose populations and cultures were significantly impacted by European colonization.

Economic Competition

The rivalry for control over trade routes and resources, particularly in the context of 15th and 16th century Europe.

Historical Myth

A narrative or belief that portrays events in a way that serves a particular agenda, often overlooking factual complexities.