Spanish Colonial History Quiz

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What was the encomienda system?

  • A term commonly used by the Spanish to refer to the indigenous peoples of the Americas
  • A rich culture and language of the indigenous peoples
  • A Spanish labor system granting settlers the right to extract forced labor from indigenous communities (correct)
  • A system where indigenous people were required to work temporarily on various projects

Who was Bartolome de las Casas?

  • A leader of the indigenous communities in the Americas
  • A European explorer who discovered the Americas
  • A Spanish conquistador who led expeditions in the Americas
  • A Spanish Dominican friar, historian, and missionary known for defending the rights of indigenous people (correct)

What was the repartimiento system?

  • A term used by the Spanish to refer to the indigenous peoples of the Americas
  • A rich culture and language of the indigenous peoples
  • A system involving forced labor with the stipulation that it was temporary (correct)
  • A Spanish labor system granting settlers the right to extract forced labor from indigenous communities

What did the term 'Indios' refer to?

<p>The indigenous peoples of the Americas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the indigenous people required to do under the encomienda system?

<p>Provide forced labor in exchange for protection and Christian instruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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