The Encomienda System
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Edward Marrone
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Social Studies, History
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6th - 10th Grade
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Multiple Choice
Where did the Encomienda system originate?
In the Reconquista, when Iberia (the peninsula containing Spain and Portugal) was recovered from Muslim invaders.
In Mexico, near Mexico City
In Cuba, near Havana
In Brazil, near Rio da Janeiro
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Multiple Choice
Where did the Encomienda system become larger?
In Spanish Latin America, starting in the Caribbean.
In China
In Africa
In Australia
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Multiple Choice
When was the Encomienda System at its peak in the colonies?
In the 1500s.
In the 1400s.
In the 1600s.
In the 1700s.
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Multiple Choice
Who dedicated his life to ending the Encomienda system and helping the indigenous people of the New World?
Bartolome da Las Casas
Cristobal Colon
Christopher Columbus
Hernan Cortes
Francisco Pizarro
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Multiple Select
What Monarchs made statements or laws that tried to reduce the exploitation of indigenous peoples in the Americas? (select all that apply)
Charles V Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Castile and King of Aragon
King Ferdinand II of Aragon
Queen Isabella I of Castile
Queen Latifah of Newark
King James I of Lebron
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