What mediterranean countries did the ussr make early postwar advances to take advantage of england's incapacity to defend the mediterranean balance of power?

How did tyrants attempt to gain the approval of common citizens in ancient greece?

This map is depicting the 16th century route of what explorer

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.