USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As Spain’s empire grew, the authority of the ____ grew as well.
A
Lutheran Church
B
Jewish Faith
C
Catholic Church
D
Cult of Cthulhu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The King of Spain and the Catholic Church ruled Spanish settlements throughout its empire. Both government and religion increased power by collecting great wealth from Spain’s many colonies worldwide and converting the natives of those lands to the Catholic faith.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mandatory conversion to Roman Catholicism and expulsion from Spain’s territories of people from other religious traditions resulted in a more homogenous Spanish culture. The power of the Spanish monarchy increased.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did the Roman Catholic Church in Spain gain power? Roman Catholic rulers decided to force the Muslims and Jews out of Spain. The Spanish monarchs ordered the Spanish Inquisition to find and punish any Muslims or Jews left in Spain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because the church was considered independent, they did not have to pay the king any tax for their land. Leaders of the church became rich and powerful. Many nobles became leaders such as abbots or bishops in the church. The leader of the Catholic Church was the pope.

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