1. Analyze the maps to identify the connection between the growth of the Spanish Empire and the spread of Catholicism.
A. After Spain merged the kingdoms of Granada and Portugal, it was able to use Portugal as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
B. After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Navarre, it was able to use Navarre as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
C. After Spain merged the kingdoms of Castile and Portugal, it was able to use Castile as a launching point to spread Christianity to North America.
D. After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, it acquired Granada and was able to use it as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
D. After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, it acquired Granada and was able to use it as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
The map shows that the Spanish Empire had a significant presence in the Americas, particularly in Central and South America. This can be attributed to the fact that after the merger of the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, Spain acquired Granada, which provided them with a foothold in the Americas. From there, they were able to use their military and economic power to expand their empire and bring Catholicism to the indigenous populations in the region.