Cultural Diversity in Texas — Unit test

Question 3 • TX-World Geography Studies

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America?

Answer

Conquering Latin America was the major goal of the Catholic Church during the Fourth Crusade.

The Catholic Church vehemently opposed the colonization of the New World and threatened excommunication of anyone involved in the conquest.

The Catholic Church supported the conquistadors but was not interested in converting the local populations.

Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property.

Explanation

Catholic missionaries accompanied European colonizers and converted large numbers of Indigenous people to Christianity. The Church also gained considerable wealth and property in the colonies. Choice D best describes this role; choice C is incorrect because conversion was a major aim of missionary activity.

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