The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history that existed from late 15th century until early 19th century. It included territories in Europe, Americas (North & South), Africa & Asia.
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Conquistadors: These were explorers/soldiers from Spain who conquered large areas of Central America, South America & Caribbean during 16th-17th centuries.
Encomienda System: A labor system in Spanish America and the Philippines where Spanish authorities granted colonial landlords the service of a certain number of indigenous people.
Habsburg Spain: This refers to Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries when it was ruled by kings from the House of Habsburg.