Question

words to know
match each word with the phrase that best defines it.
assimilate

exploit

chiefdom

repartimiento

the system that forced american indians to support spanish missions

to use something selfishly or for one’s own gain

to encourage or force someone to adopt aspects of a new culture

an american indian tribe led by a central figure

Explanation:

• assimilate: The definition "to encourage or force someone to adopt aspects of a new culture" matches, as assimilate means integrating into a new culture.
• exploit: "To use something selfishly or for one’s own gain" fits, as exploit implies using for personal benefit.
• chiefdom: "An American Indian tribe led by a central figure" is correct, as chiefdom is a tribe with a chief (central figure).
• repartimiento: "The system that forced American Indians to support Spanish missions" is the right match for repartimiento.

Answer:

• assimilate → to encourage or force someone to adopt aspects of a new culture
• exploit → to use something selfishly or for one’s own gain
• chiefdom → an American Indian tribe led by a central figure
• repartimiento → the system that forced American Indians to support Spanish missions