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During which period was the encomienda system first established in Spain?
During which period was the encomienda system first established in Spain?
What did the encomienda system reward conquerors with?
What did the encomienda system reward conquerors with?
What happened to the encomienda grants upon the death of the encomendero?
What happened to the encomienda grants upon the death of the encomendero?
Which of the following best describes indentured servitude?
Which of the following best describes indentured servitude?
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What were indentures commonly used to pay for?
What were indentures commonly used to pay for?
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What could happen to indentured workers after their arrival at their destinations?
What could happen to indentured workers after their arrival at their destinations?
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Which of the following islands were inhabited by the Taíno people at the time of European contact?
Which of the following islands were inhabited by the Taíno people at the time of European contact?
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When did Christopher Columbus encounter the Lucayan branch of the Taíno people?
When did Christopher Columbus encounter the Lucayan branch of the Taíno people?
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What was the Taíno religion centered on?
What was the Taíno religion centered on?
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Study Notes
Encomienda System
- The encomienda system was first established in Spain during the Reconquista period.
- The system rewarded conquerors with grants of land and the labor of the indigenous people living on that land.
Encomendero
- Upon the death of the encomendero, the encomienda grants reverted to the Crown.
Indentured Servitude
- Indentured servitude is a system where people agree to work for a set period of time in exchange for passage to a new country or region.
- Indentures were commonly used to pay for the cost of transportation to the New World.
Indentured Workers
- After arrival at their destinations, indentured workers could be sold to a new master, or have their contracts extended.
Taíno People
- The Taíno people inhabited the islands of the Bahamas, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico at the time of European contact.
- Christopher Columbus encountered the Lucayan branch of the Taíno people in 1492.
- The Taíno religion was centered on the worship of zemis, which were spirits or gods associated with natural objects and phenomena.
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Encomienda System Discover how much you know about the encomienda system, a Spanish labor system that played a significant role in colonial history. Explore the origins, purpose, and impact of this system on conquered non-Christian peoples. Challenge yourself with thought-provoking questions and gain a deeper understanding of this historical practice.
