Cristóbal de Tapia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of commission?1521
2. Who was Cristóbal de Tapia?Cristóbal de Tapia was a royal inspector sent by the Spanish king to New Spain in 1521. He was given authority to check on the actions of the famous explorer Hernán Cortés.
3. Why did the Spanish Crown send Cristóbal de Tapia to New Spain?The Crown wanted to investigate Cortés’s conduct and make sure he followed Spanish law. Sending Tapia helped keep the empire organized and prevented corruption.

Conquistador: Spanish soldiers and explorers who played a key role in the conquest of indigenous empires in the Americas.
New Spain: The viceroyalty established by Spain in North America, Central America, and parts of Asia, existing from 1535 to 1821.
Royal Authority: The legitimate power and jurisdiction derived directly from the monarch or sovereign.
Colonial Administration: The system of governance and management employed by colonial powers in their overseas territories.