Mestizo Heritage and Culture
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Which term is used to describe a person of mixed European and indigenous non-European ancestry in the Spanish Empire?

  • Mestizo (correct)
  • Castas
  • Mestizaje
  • Miscegenation

In certain regions, the term 'Mestizo' may also refer to people who are culturally European even though their ancestors are indigenous.

  • Not mentioned
  • Partially true
  • True (correct)
  • False

What is the noun form of 'Mestizo' that is used to describe racial mixing?

  • Miscegenation
  • Mestizo
  • Castas
  • Mestizaje (correct)

When did the term 'Mestizaje' come into usage?

<p>Twentieth century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who might have classified individuals as mestizos in official documents?

<p>Priests and royal officials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the term 'Mestizo'?

<p>Person of mixed European and indigenous non-European ancestry in the Spanish Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of the term 'Mestizo' in Latin America?

<p>Refers to people who are culturally European even though their ancestors are indigenous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the term 'Mestizo' used in official documents during the Spanish Empire?

<p>Used as a formal label for individuals in official documents, such as censuses and parish registers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the noun form of 'Mestizo' used to describe racial mixing?

<p>Mestizaje.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who used the term 'Mestizaje' as a synonym for miscegenation in the modern era?

<p>Scholars such as Gloria Anzaldúa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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