The reconquista began as a way for the Christian kingdoms to expand and influence
Caliphate
Government under a caliph. A caliph is a spiritual leader of Islam who claims succession from Muhammad
Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition became a state-run system of courts where non-Catholics were tried for various crimes
Missionaries
Religious people who had the authority to teach and convert people to Catholiam
Hidalgos
The sons of poorer nobles in society
Conquistador
Spanish men who came to the americas to conquer
Intermediary
A go between or mediator between two groups
Encomienda
This is an economic system with pieces, the settlers were allotted a number of Aztec workers. Although the Spanish did not pay these workers in therapy, they had legal rights
Viceroy
A viceroy has much power, and is a royal representative
Mestizo
A child who has a Spanish dad and a Indigenous mom
