Question

In the 16th century, European explorers in the regions highlighted in green were primarily focused on promoting which religion? Catholicism.

Answer 1

In the 16th century, European explorers, particularly from Spain and Portugal, were primarily focused on promoting Catholicism in the regions they explored and colonized. This was a time when the Catholic Church sought to expand its influence in the New World, and explorers often undertook missions not only for territorial gain and wealth but also to convert indigenous populations to Christianity. Missionaries accompanied many expeditions, establishing missions and churches to spread Catholic teachings among native peoples.