Which of the following is NOT true of the mita system?
A) It was used by the Spanish at PotosÃ.
B) It had been used by the Incas.
C) It was a form of slavery, in that workers were not paid.
D) It led to high rates of death among workers.
E) It affected a large portion of the indigenous population.
Answer: C) It was a form of slavery, in that workers were not paid.
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