Conquista

Definition

The term "conquista" refers to the Spanish conquest of the Americas during the 16th century, specifically the military campaigns and colonization efforts carried out by Spanish explorers and soldiers.

Related terms

Colonización: This term refers to the process of establishing settlements and exerting political control over conquered territories.

Encomienda: An encomienda was a system implemented by the Spanish colonizers that granted them authority over indigenous peoples and their lands.

Mestizaje: Mestizaje is a concept that emerged as a result of the conquest, referring to the mixing of European and indigenous cultures, languages, and populations.