Assess the consequences of European attempts to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity. Which consequence most likely resulted from sacred Indigenous religions being banned by Europeans?

Question

A. The loss of Indigenous religious texts.
B. Christianity becoming a minor religion in South America.
C. conquistadors immersing themselves in the cultures of local populations.
D. The preservation of Indigenous myths and history.

Answer 1

The consequence most likely resulted from sacred Indigenous religions being banned by Europeans is:

A. The loss of Indigenous religious texts.

When Europeans attempted to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity, they often banned or discouraged the practice of Indigenous religions and the possession of religious texts. This resulted in the loss of Indigenous religious texts and knowledge, as many were destroyed or deemed heretical. As a result, Indigenous cultures, myths, and history were suppressed, and their religious traditions were weakened or lost. This had a significant impact on the preservation of Indigenous knowledge and identity.