Gobbet Summaries of Conquest and Cultural Exchange

A collection of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes regarding conquest, colonialism, and cultural exchange in the Early Modern period.

Titu Cusi Yupanqui

An Inca nobleman and penultimate ruler of the Neo-Inca Empire who wrote a letter in the 1570s documenting the conquest of Peru.

Atahualpa

The last Inca emperor, whose execution in 1533 led to the dismantling of the Inca Empire and sparked continued resistance.

Cultural Dissonance

A clash of worldviews and meanings between different cultures, exemplified in Cusi's unfamiliarity with the Bible.

Resistance

Continual opposition to Spanish colonial rule by indigenous people despite the conquest, highlighted by the events in Vilcabamba.

Spanish Colonial Rule

The period of Spanish dominance in South America, characterized by the imposition of Christianity and violent suppression of indigenous cultures.

Mediated Knowledge

The representation and interpretation of cultural knowledge across different civilizations, as seen in Cusi's and Poma's writings.

Christianity's Imposition

The forced spread of Christian beliefs among indigenous peoples, which often clashed with local traditions.

Felipe Guaman Poma De Ayala

An indigenous chronicler who wrote the 'New Chronicle and Good Government' to propose reforms for indigenous welfare.

Reformist Critique

The critique aimed at the socio-moral implications of colonial violence, represented in Poma's reflections on Atahualpa's rejection of the Bible.

El Inca Garcilaso De La Vega

A historian of mixed Spanish and Inca descent, who documented the conquest of Peru and aimed to present a nuanced view to a Spanish audience.

Cabinets of Wonder

Early modern collections of objects from around the world, representing various natural and artificial curiosities.

Samuel Quiccheberg

A Flemish physician known for his work on the theory of museum collections, particularly in his treatise 'Inscriptiones'.

Counterfeit Coral

Imitation coral crafted by artisans in Renaissance France, highlighting the intersection of natural materials and artisanal techniques.

Tupaia's Map

A unique cartographic artifact created by a Polynesian navigator, reflecting indigenous navigational knowledge and cultural significance.

Cultural Broker

An individual like Tupaia who facilitates interactions and understanding between two different cultural groups, especially during colonial encounters.

Eurocentric Narratives

Historical accounts that center European perspectives often neglecting or misrepresenting indigenous knowledge and experiences.