The change in the number of Mita assignments between 1575 and 1645
200
How many "core" repartimientos were there?
p. 81
Ten
200
Who was Hernando Palomino?
p. 95
He was head of a high elite family which lorded over a rich local encomienda
200
How did merchant capitalists take advantage of Peruvian economic system to increase their profits
pp. 108
They acquired goods cheaply by underpaying producers (usually miners), and resold them at a massive profit elsewhere
200
Who did the community of Tiquihia win a decree against in defense of their land in the 1590's
pp. 116
Don Cristobal de Serpa
200
What is the definition of "kurakasgos"
pp. 132
Chieftainship
300
What was the most oppressive and fearful institution?
p. 84
The forced labor of the mita
300
Who were some of th high elite families of Huamanga? And to what cities did they extend their ties?
p. 101
Díaz de Rojas, Hontiveros, and Oré
extended their ties to cities such as Arequipa or Lima
300
Why was Violent discipline against natives so important to colonials in Huamanga
pp 104
The use of punishment and humiliation was used as a tool to force natives into submission
300
Why did the natives use of Spanish courts to attempt to improve work conditions only strengthen the dominance of the colonial elite.
It legitimized the colonial structure, giving the Natives less ability to challenge the system.
300
How did Mita cutbacks hurt the colonial economy, especially in the agricultural sector?
pp 129
Labor Shortages led to decreased crop outputs
400
Where did Colonial estancias first spread?
p. 91
near the cities of Huamanga and Huancavelica and along the commercial route through Vilvashuamán
400
What could a priest command after they became a "local lord?"
p. 98
a priest could command tributes and labor drafts, set up a putting out system to weave cumbi textiles, and finance far-reaching commercial ventures
400
What were some issues with the Economic system of Toledo and his successors (Name 2)
pp.106-107
-Restricted the independence of colonial elites
-There was still resistance, sabotage, and struggle due to labor exploitation
400
What is a "mita de plaza"
pp. 117
A colonial system that sent natives to work stints not in the mines, but rather in households, farms and ranches.
400
What does the image on page 136 depict?
Poma de Ayala reading a letter to the king of Spain (this never happened)
500
What is the secret to Toledo's achievement?
p. 81
his construction of the "political arm" of colonization
500
Name the 4 significant officials and what they could command under their jurisdiction
p. 98
Corregidor, Lieutenant, priest, "protector"
they could command a certain stream of "gifts," bribes, and labor services from the natives
500
During this economic boom, what did Huamanga's elite producers (Mine and agricultural owners) do with their increased wealth in many cases?
pp. 111
They reinvested in their own businesses.
Mine owners invested in new tech, and in agriculture, producers bought even more land
500
How much (percent) was the ethnic population reduced between 1570 and 1630
pp. 127
50%
500
What did Alonzo de Mendoza do to attempt to extend Mita and tribute obligations?
pp. 130
He took a census of all natives and would force them to return to their original communities or enroll them as a part of the population of the nearest Toledan village