How did the 'small pox' prove as the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the mid-sixteenth century? Explain.

Long Answer

In the sixteenth century, the Spanish conquerors arrived in America and began their conquest campaigns.

Although the Spanish had strong weapons, their most powerful advantage was smallpox, a disease they brought with them.
The native population had no immunity to this disease, which made them extremely vulnerable.
Once introduced, smallpox spread rapidly, killing a large portion of the indigenous population.
This massive loss of life weakened the local communities, making it much easier for the Spanish to conquer their territories.

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Concept of the Pre-modern World

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2022-2023 (March) Delhi Set 1

Q 21.b | 2 marks

Explain how the global transfer of disease in the pre-modern world helped in the colonisation of the Americas.

The silk routes linked Asia with ______

America was discovered by ______

What was the main reason behind the world's shrank?

Which food traveled west from china to be called “Spaghetti"?

MNCs works in ______

What was the use of cowries during the Indus Valley civilization?

The pre-modern world shrank due to the discovery of ______

Why did Europeans flee to America in 19^th century? Identify the correct reason from the following options:

There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modem world. Identify the incorrect one from the following options:

"The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conqueror was not a conventional military weapon at all.” Justify the above statement by giving two reasons.

______ from India and Southeast Asia travelled through ‘Silk Route’ to other parts of the world.