PLEASE HELP! match the items.

a.

From Genoa, but funded by Spain. Accidentally discovers, and kicks off the exploration of the Americas.

b.

Realized that the Americas were not in Asia; figured out the earth's circumference at the Equator within 50 miles of accuracy

c.

Famous for searching for the fountain of youth; he was the first European to set foot in Florida, thus first European in present day United States.

d.

Spanish equivalent of a plantation; it is a large land grant to a Conquistador, who is called the patron in this new system.

e.

Defeated the Aztecs; first Spanish conquistador to be granted a Haciendas.

f.

Soldier explorers, considered themselves Crusaders who had the duty to spread their religion.

g.

First European to cross Panama and see the Pacific Ocean, claiming the entire ocean for Spain.

h.

Provides the labor for a hacienda; made up of the people who lived on the land. Patron was to pay, protect and educate, and provide religion to the people on the land.

1.

Christopher Columbus

2.

Amerigo Vespucci

3.

Conquistadors

4.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

5.

Juan Ponce de Leon

6.

Hernando Cortes

7.

Hacienda

8.

Encomienda