Peru's Criollo Elite Traditionally Had Preserved Its Cultural Authority and Political

Multiple Choice

Peru's criollo elite traditionally had preserved its cultural authority and political power by

A) promoting the ideal of mestizaje, a mixed-race society.
B) institutionalizing a race-based hierarchy that discriminated against indigenous people.
C) celebrating the indigenous traditions of the Inca Empire.
D) mobilizing a large, modern, well-equipped military force to ensure order.