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

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.