Epochs
A particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.
Contemporaneous
Living or occurring during the same period of time.
Incessant
Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending.
Bureaucracy
The body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department.
Proselytizing
To convert or attempt to convert one's opinion, religious belief, sect, etc.
Replicate
To repeat, duplicate, or reproduce something.
Archetype
The original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based.
Syncretism
The attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles, practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion.
Controversy
A prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention
Polemic
A controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
Indigenous
Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
Tribute
A gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
Encomienda
The system, instituted in 1503, under which a Spanish soldier or colonist was granted a tract of land or a village together with its Indian inhabitants.
Denigrate
To speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame:
Sentient
Having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.
