30 Questions
Why were the monarchs of Spain and Portugal considered reliable?
They had conquered new territories and converted people to Christianity.
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.
Why did Columbus calculate that the second coming of Christ would occur 155 years after 1492?
In accordance with his religious beliefs.
What was the primary reason for the urgency to baptize the masses quickly according to historian John F. Schwaller?
To concentrate on spiritual preparation later.
What is the significance of the sacrament of baptism according to 16th-century Spaniards?
An initiation into the Catholic faith.
How many Amerindians in Mesoamerica had been baptized by 1524 according to Mexico's first bishop Juan de Zumárraga?
Nearly 1 million
Which type of priests were privileged during the initial conversion period by the Catholic Monarchs?
Regular orders
Which order did St. Dominic belong to?
Dominicans
Who were considered inferior in ability and commitment by the priests in regular orders?
Secular clergy
Which Catholic Orders tended to dominate different urban areas in Latin America?
Augustinians
Where was St. Augustine from?
Algeria
Which priest from the content had a role in establishing an order in the 1200s?
St. Benedict
What was one of the key characteristics of early colonial themes related to religion?
Royal Patronage for religious matters
What did Nancy Farriss emphasize as the duty of the people during the Habsburg reign?
Devotion to their temporal sovereign as well as to God
Which power was granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
Authority to collect tithes reserved for the Church
What was one of the responsibilities of Spanish and Portuguese monarchs under Royal Patronage?
Nominate church officials for final papal consideration
Why were the Spanish and Portuguese monarchs given extraordinary religious powers like Royal Patronage?
To strengthen their control over religious matters in the colonies
Which action was NOT part of the concessions and responsibilities granted to Spanish and Portuguese monarchs through Royal Patronage?
Directing the content of papal documents sent to the colonies
What percentage of the world's Catholics live in Latin America?
40%
Which region has seen recent decreases in Catholic membership due to conversions to mostly evangelical Protestantism?
Latin America
Who was the first pope from Latin America?
Pope Francis
In what year was Pope Francis elected as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
2013
The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church with how many adherents approximately?
$1.2$ billion
Which order was Pope Francis a member of before becoming Pope?
Jesuit Order
What is the main purpose of marginalized subjects forming community through religious associations?
To gain recognition and status
What did the dominant (white) culture think about Afro-descended people promoting Catholicism?
They accused them of stealing gold or silver
What concept is being slowly replaced with 'Transculturation'?
Syncretism
Which two religious beliefs are mentioned as being blended in the concept of syncretism?
Catholicism and Indigenous beliefs
What type of garment is mentioned in the text as being used to dress Christ Crucified in the Andes?
A sudario
What saints are mentioned as being part of altars built by Brazilian Confraternities in Ouro Preto, Brazil?
St. Benedict the Moor and St. Anthony of Carthage
Explore early colonial themes related to religion in Ibero-America, including Royal Patronage, Millenarianism, and the role of Church and State. Delve into the impact of priests and bishops on the people during the Habsburg reign.
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