USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Along with technological, economic, and political factors, the Christian faith greatly influenced the European Age of Exploration (15th century to 18th century). The Catholic Church started a major effort to spread Christianity around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -One key reasons Christianity was able to spread throughout this vast empire was that many people viewed the new religion as something they could easily adopt without having to change their existing cultural and religious practices.

Detailed explanation-3: -After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jesuits were zealous missionaries who played a major role in evangelizing the world during the Age of Exploration. They had a strong presence throughout the Americas. Francis Xavier became one of the earliest Christian missionaries to reach the Far East.