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Practice Test

Question 9 • New Mexico History

Who was a mayordomo in the acequia system?

Answer
A
the person who planted all the crops
B
a leader who managed water distribution
C
the farmer who owned the most land
D
a worker who herded sheep and cattle

Explanation

A mayordomo was responsible for overseeing the acequia, or community irrigation canal, and organizing how water was distributed among farmers. Therefore, the correct choice is “a leader who managed water distribution.”

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