6 Questions
What was the first land that the Spaniards invaded to inhabit in the Indies?
The large and most delightful isle of Hispaniola.
How have the Spaniards depopulated and made desolate the great continent?
Through tyranny and their cruel and execrable works.
What is the reason for the Christians killing and destroying infinite numbers of souls?
To make gold their ultimate aim and seek riches in the shortest time.
What is the author's perspective on how the Christians treated the indigenous people?
The author believes that the Christians treated the indigenous people worse than animals.
What is the author's opinion on the harm caused by the Indians to the Christians?
The author states that the Indians never did any harm to the Christians.
Why did the indigenous people initially esteem the Christians?
The indigenous people initially esteemed the Christians as coming from heaven.
Test your knowledge on Bartolome de Las Casas' document "On the Destruction of the Indies". Explore the Spanish colonization of the Indies and the impact it had on the local population.
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