Social Hierarchy in Spanish Colonial Society

In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Spanish Empire embarked on an ambitious program of exploration and colonization throughout the Americas. One of the critical consequences of this movement was the establishment of a class system that categorized individuals based on their heritage and where they came from. This social hierarchy significantly impacted the social and economic landscape of colonial society.

Which of the following correctly identifies a group that was situated at the top of this social hierarchy in Spanish colonial society?