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What term did the Spanish commonly use to refer to the indigenous peoples of the Americas?
Indios
What was the encomienda system established for in the early colonial period?
Extracting forced labor from indigenous communities
What did the repartimiento system involve?
Forced labor with the stipulation that it was temporary
What was Bartolome de las Casas renowned for?
His defense of the rights of indigenous people
What did the encomienda system often result in?
Exploitation and abuse of indigenous people
Test your knowledge of Spanish colonial history with this quiz on "Indios" and the encomienda system. Explore the impact of Spanish colonization on the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the labor system that shaped their lives.
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