The term "conquista" refers to the Spanish conquest of the Americas during the 16th century, specifically the military campaigns and colonization efforts carried out by Spanish explorers and soldiers.
Colonización: This term refers to the process of establishing settlements and exerting political control over conquered territories.
Encomienda: An encomienda was a system implemented by the Spanish colonizers that granted them authority over indigenous peoples and their lands.
Mestizaje: Mestizaje is a concept that emerged as a result of the conquest, referring to the mixing of European and indigenous cultures, languages, and populations.
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