Which of the Following Was True of Genizaros in the Spanish

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of genizaros in the Spanish Borderlands?

• A) They often served as middlemen in trade transactions between Spanish colonists and Native Americans.
• B) By law they were given the same status as their fathers.
• C) They were often appointed to positions of colonial leadership by the Spanish government.
• D) They lost touch with Indian cultures.

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