Analyze the following statements about the Spanish Empire. What influenced the spread of Christianity from Europe to the Americas?(1 point)
Responses
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. Spain used both peaceful and extremely violent methods of conversion on Indigenous populations in the New World.
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. Spain used both peaceful and extremely violent methods of conversion on Indigenous populations in the New World.
When Spain was fully formed as its own political entity, the Spanish were able to translate their religious history into missionary voyages to the New World. Spain would use the example of the conquest of Granada to peacefully convert Indigenous populations, avoiding violence at all costs.
When Spain was fully formed as its own political entity, the Spanish were able to translate their religious history into missionary voyages to the New World. Spain would use the example of the conquest of Granada to peacefully convert Indigenous populations, avoiding violence at all costs.
The joining of Navarre and Aragon allowed the Spanish to acquire Granada. The tactics used to acquire Granada were violent. After the union, Spain was able to freely enact the pope’s will and spread Catholicism to the New World.
The joining of Navarre and Aragon allowed the Spanish to acquire Granada. The tactics used to acquire Granada were violent. After the union, Spain was able to freely enact the pope’s will and spread Catholicism to the New World.
When Spain was fully formed as its own political entity, the Spanish were able to translate their religious history into missionary voyages to the New World. They used both peaceful and extremely violent methods of conversion on Indigenous populations.
Answer
All of the statements mention the influence of Spain in spreading Christianity to the Americas. They all indicate that Spain played a significant role in the spread of Christianity to the New World. However, the statements differ in their explanations of how Spain was able to do so.
Statement 1 suggests that Spain was able to use Portugal as a launching point for missionary efforts. It also acknowledges that Spain used both peaceful and violent methods of conversion on Indigenous populations.
Statement 2 also mentions the use of Portugal as a launching point and missionary voyages to the New World. However, it emphasizes the peaceful conversion of Indigenous populations, avoiding violence.
Statement 3 highlights the acquisition of Granada through violent tactics after the joining of Navarre and Aragon. It suggests that after the union, Spain had the freedom to spread Catholicism according to the Pope's will.
Statement 4 is similar to statement 2 in emphasizing the translation of religious history into missionary voyages. However, it also acknowledges the use of both peaceful and violent methods of conversion.
In summary, these statements indicate that Spain's political consolidation, the use of Portugal as a launching point, and the use of both peaceful and violent methods of conversion influenced the spread of Christianity from Europe to the Americas. The acquisition of Granada and the union of Navarre and Aragon also played a role in Spain's ability to enact the Pope's will and spread Catholicism.