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Who mediated the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Who mediated the Treaty of Tordesillas?
- Christopher Columbus
- Queen Isabella
- The Pope (correct)
- King Ferdinand
Who is recognized for his Christian conversion and opposition to the slave trade in the Kingdom of Kongo?
Who is recognized for his Christian conversion and opposition to the slave trade in the Kingdom of Kongo?
- Juan Diego
- Francis Xavier
- Nzinga Mbemba (Afonso I) (correct)
- Bartolomé de las Casas
Who was known for extensive evangelization efforts in Asia during the 16th century?
Who was known for extensive evangelization efforts in Asia during the 16th century?
- Bartolomé de las Casas
- Pietism
- Juan Diego
- Francis Xavier (correct)
Who advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples during the early colonial period in the Americas?
Who advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples during the early colonial period in the Americas?
Which movement in Christianity emphasizes a personal relationship with God, spiritual growth, and individual piety?
Which movement in Christianity emphasizes a personal relationship with God, spiritual growth, and individual piety?
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Who is also known as Afonso I and is recognized for his Christian conversion and opposition to the slave trade?
Who is also known as Afonso I and is recognized for his Christian conversion and opposition to the slave trade?
What is the main emphasis of Pietism in Christianity?
What is the main emphasis of Pietism in Christianity?
What philosophical position emphasizes reason, logic, and evidence as sources of knowledge?
What philosophical position emphasizes reason, logic, and evidence as sources of knowledge?
Who was a Spanish Dominican friar known for advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples during the early colonial period in the Americas?
Who was a Spanish Dominican friar known for advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples during the early colonial period in the Americas?
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Treaty of Tordesillas
- Mediated by Pope Alexander VI in 1494.
- Established a division of newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
Afonso I
- Also known as Afonso I of Kongo.
- Recognized for converting to Christianity and opposing the slave trade in the Kingdom of Kongo.
Evangelization in Asia
- Jesuit missionaries, particularly Francis Xavier, were instrumental in extensive evangelization efforts during the 16th century.
Advocacy for Indigenous Peoples
- Bartolomé de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar, is renowned for advocating the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas during the early colonial period.
Pietism
- A movement within Christianity emphasizing a personal relationship with God.
- Focuses on spiritual growth, individual piety, and the importance of an inner faith experience.
Purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas
- Aimed to resolve territorial disputes between Spain and Portugal over newly discovered lands.
- Attempted to prevent conflict arising from global exploration and colonization.
Main Emphasis of Pietism
- Stresses the importance of a heartfelt personal faith over mere doctrinal adherence.
- Encourages personal spiritual practices and community life.
Philosophical Position
- Rationalism emphasizes reason, logic, and empirical evidence as foundational sources of knowledge.
Bartolomé de las Casas
- Spanish Dominican friar known for his vigorous defense of indigenous rights.
- Criticized the mistreatment and exploitation of native populations by Spanish colonizers.
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