Alarmed by the Destructiveness of the Conquistadores, the Spanish Crown

question 94

Multiple Choice

Alarmed by the destructiveness of the conquistadores, the Spanish crown replaced them with a more stable system of government headed by:

• A) lawyers and bureaucrats.
• B) bishops of the Catholic Church.
• C) landed wealthy elite.
• D) elected local officials.
• E) entrepreneurs.

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Definitions:

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history running from 1185 to 1333, marked by the rule of the Kamakura shogunate and noted for the emergence of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism.

Esoteric Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism focusing on secret teachings and rituals meant to be understood or practiced by a select group of initiates.

Zen Buddhism

A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, personal insight, and simplicity to achieve enlightenment.

Legends of Mount Shigi

Likely refers to historical or religious narratives associated with Mount Shigi in Japan, though not a widely recognized term in literature or history.