Question

Under the encomienda system,

a. spanish jesuits undertook the task of converting indians to the christian faith.
b. prisoners from spain were sent to work in new world silver mines for periods ranging from seven years to life.
c. the catholic church established schools and hospitals in indian villages.
d. individual conquistadors were granted tributary indian villages from which they could collect money and goods.

Answer 1

The answer is D, individual conquistadors were granted tributary indian villages from which they could collect money and goods. This is because of historical facts and can be found in India.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

• A system used where the conquistadors where given power to rule the Indians and the Lands in and around their town.
• The tribute the town had paid previously to the Mexican empire, now goes to the Spanish encomendero.
• It was a trade between encomendero and the Indians. In return for the tributes and the labor of the Indians. encomendero was supposed to be responsible for their material well being, to guarantee order and justice in the town and keep encouraged the Indians to convert into Christianity.