Author Question: The encomienda was A) a grant of land and indigenous labor to a Spanish colonist. B) the ... (Read 29 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

The encomienda was

A) a grant of land and indigenous labor to a Spanish colonist.
B) the assignment to a colonist of a group of natives to serve him with tribute and labor.
C) forced native labor for a colonist, who was required to pay a small wage.
D) a royal grant of land in perpetuity to a conquistador as a reward for his military services.

Question 2

Lope de Aguirre was a

A) poor former conquistador who led a 16th century rebellion against Phillip II.
B) wealthy conquistador who accompanied Cortez in the conquest of Mexico.
C) faithful servant of the Spanish Crown and an enemy of the encomenderos.
D) royal oidor (judge) who acquired a fortune and extensive landed estates in Peru.