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Why were the monarchs of Spain and Portugal considered reliable?
Why were the monarchs of Spain and Portugal considered reliable?
- They were famous for their art and culture.
- They had conquered new territories and converted people to Christianity. (correct)
- They were known for their military prowess.
- They were skilled diplomats.
What was the significance of the Amerindians' conversion to Christianity in the 16th century Spanish perspective?
What was the significance of the Amerindians' conversion to Christianity in the 16th century Spanish perspective?
- It was seen as a sign of Christ's imminent second coming. (correct)
- It resulted in economic benefits for the Spanish monarchy.
- It led to cultural exchanges between Europe and the Americas.
- It sparked an interest in exploring the Americas further.
Why did Columbus calculate that the second coming of Christ would occur 155 years after 1492?
Why did Columbus calculate that the second coming of Christ would occur 155 years after 1492?
- In accordance with his religious beliefs. (correct)
- Influenced by the Aztec calendar predictions.
- Based on astronomical observations.
- Due to prophecies from ancient texts.
What was the primary reason for the urgency to baptize the masses quickly according to historian John F. Schwaller?
What was the primary reason for the urgency to baptize the masses quickly according to historian John F. Schwaller?
What is the significance of the sacrament of baptism according to 16th-century Spaniards?
What is the significance of the sacrament of baptism according to 16th-century Spaniards?
How many Amerindians in Mesoamerica had been baptized by 1524 according to Mexico's first bishop Juan de Zumárraga?
How many Amerindians in Mesoamerica had been baptized by 1524 according to Mexico's first bishop Juan de Zumárraga?
Which type of priests were privileged during the initial conversion period by the Catholic Monarchs?
Which type of priests were privileged during the initial conversion period by the Catholic Monarchs?
Which order did St. Dominic belong to?
Which order did St. Dominic belong to?
Who were considered inferior in ability and commitment by the priests in regular orders?
Who were considered inferior in ability and commitment by the priests in regular orders?
Which Catholic Orders tended to dominate different urban areas in Latin America?
Which Catholic Orders tended to dominate different urban areas in Latin America?
Where was St. Augustine from?
Where was St. Augustine from?
Which priest from the content had a role in establishing an order in the 1200s?
Which priest from the content had a role in establishing an order in the 1200s?
What was one of the key characteristics of early colonial themes related to religion?
What was one of the key characteristics of early colonial themes related to religion?
What did Nancy Farriss emphasize as the duty of the people during the Habsburg reign?
What did Nancy Farriss emphasize as the duty of the people during the Habsburg reign?
Which power was granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
Which power was granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
What was one of the responsibilities of Spanish and Portuguese monarchs under Royal Patronage?
What was one of the responsibilities of Spanish and Portuguese monarchs under Royal Patronage?
Why were the Spanish and Portuguese monarchs given extraordinary religious powers like Royal Patronage?
Why were the Spanish and Portuguese monarchs given extraordinary religious powers like Royal Patronage?
Which action was NOT part of the concessions and responsibilities granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
Which action was NOT part of the concessions and responsibilities granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
What percentage of the world's Catholics live in Latin America?
What percentage of the world's Catholics live in Latin America?
Which region has seen recent decreases in Catholic membership due to conversions to mostly evangelical Protestantism?
Which region has seen recent decreases in Catholic membership due to conversions to mostly evangelical Protestantism?
Who was the first pope from Latin America?
Who was the first pope from Latin America?
In what year was Pope Francis elected as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
In what year was Pope Francis elected as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church with how many adherents approximately?
The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church with how many adherents approximately?
Which order was Pope Francis a member of before becoming Pope?
Which order was Pope Francis a member of before becoming Pope?
What is the main purpose of marginalized subjects forming community through religious associations?
What is the main purpose of marginalized subjects forming community through religious associations?
What did the dominant (white) culture think about Afro-descended people promoting Catholicism?
What did the dominant (white) culture think about Afro-descended people promoting Catholicism?
What concept is being slowly replaced with 'Transculturation'?
What concept is being slowly replaced with 'Transculturation'?
Which two religious beliefs are mentioned as being blended in the concept of syncretism?
Which two religious beliefs are mentioned as being blended in the concept of syncretism?
What type of garment is mentioned in the text as being used to dress Christ Crucified in the Andes?
What type of garment is mentioned in the text as being used to dress Christ Crucified in the Andes?
What saints are mentioned as being part of altars built by Brazilian Confraternities in Ouro Preto, Brazil?
What saints are mentioned as being part of altars built by Brazilian Confraternities in Ouro Preto, Brazil?
