Religious Turmoil Quick Check

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Use the table to answer the question.

EventDescriptionReconquistaEvent in Spanish and Portuguese history that showcased constant warfare against Muslim soldiers and people from North Africa. Charged Spanish and Portuguese Christianity with increased zeal, militarism, and intolerance toward other faiths.Protestant Reformation and Creation of SectsSplitting of the Christian church into Protestant and Catholic branches. Paved the way for new sects of Christianity to form, which were separate from Catholic and Protestant state religions.Age of ExplorationEuropeans colonized the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The increased trade networks and relations with new empires and peoples allowed Europe to influence global religion in new ways.

Analyze the table to identify the cause-and-effect relationships involved in the spread of Christianity over time.

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Responses

1.CauseEffectViolence against Muslims during the ReconquistaThis violence allowed Christians to continue to fight Muslims in the Americas and convert them in Asia.Formation of sects and new religious values within ChristianityNew Christian sects faced persecution at times, and would then colonize new lands where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution.New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empiresEuropeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

Cause Effect Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista This violence allowed Christians to continue to fight Muslims in the Americas and convert them in Asia. Formation of sects and new religious values within Christianity New Christian sects faced persecution at times, and would then colonize new lands where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution. New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empires Europeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

2.CauseEffectViolence against Muslims during the ReconquistaInspired religious zeal among the Spanish and Portuguese, and foreshadowed their use of violence to convert Indigenous people in the Americas.Formation of sects and new religious values within ChristianityNew Christian sects faced persecution at times, and would then colonize new lands where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution.New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empiresEuropeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

Cause Effect Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista Inspired religious zeal among the Spanish and Portuguese, and foreshadowed their use of violence to convert Indigenous people in the Americas. Formation of sects and new religious values within Christianity New Christian sects faced persecution at times, and would then colonize new lands where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution. New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empires Europeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

3.CauseEffectViolence against Muslims during the ReconquistaInspired religious zeal among the Spanish and Portuguese, and foreshadowed their use of violence to convert Indigenous people in the Americas.Formation of sects and new religious values within ChristianityNew religious sects were formed specifically to harm Indigenous peoples and their religious practices.New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empiresEuropeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

Cause Effect Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista Inspired religious zeal among the Spanish and Portuguese, and foreshadowed their use of violence to convert Indigenous people in the Americas. Formation of sects and new religious values within Christianity New religious sects were formed specifically to harm Indigenous peoples and their religious practices. New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empires Europeans were able to spread Christianity to new places via trade networks and Christian missionaries on trade voyages.

4.CauseEffectViolence against Muslims during the ReconquistaInspired religious zeal among the Spanish and Portuguese, and foreshadowed their use of violence to convert Indigenous people in the Americas.Formation of sects and new religious values within ChristianityNew Christian sects faced persecution at times, and would then colonize new lands where they could practice their religion without fear of persecution.New trade networks around the world, dealing with new peoples and empiresJesuit missionaries set up trade routes and trading posts to trade with fellow Christians in all colonized places

Answer 1

To determine the best answer regarding the cause-and-effect relationships involved in the spread of Christianity from the options provided, we can analyze each response to see which one accurately reflects historical events and their consequences.

1. Option 1:

   • Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista: This option suggests that the violence allowed Christians to continue fighting Muslims in the Americas and converting them in Asia. While it reflects some continuity in conflict, the phrasing is a bit misleading regarding the specific interactions with Indigenous peoples.
   • Formation of sects: This correctly identifies that new sects would seek lands to practice their new beliefs.
   • New trade networks: This correctly identifies the role of trade in spreading Christianity through missions.

2. Option 2:

   • Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista: This correctly identifies the religious zeal inspired by the Reconquista and connects it to the conversion efforts in the Americas.
   • Formation of sects: Accurate depiction of sects facing persecution prompting colonization for free practice.
   • New trade networks: Correctly indicates that trade networks enabled Christian expansion.

3. Option 3:

   • Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista: Similar to option 2, connects the zeal to further violence but lacks nuance.
   • Formation of sects: Incorrectly states that new sects were formed specifically to harm Indigenous peoples, which is misleading and not historically accurate.
   • New trade networks: Similar to the previous options.

4. Option 4:

   • Violence against Muslims during the Reconquista: Aligns well with previous interpretations.
   • Formation of sects: Matches option 2 but is less clear on context.
   • New trade networks: Suggests Jesuit missionaries set up trade routes, but it presents a more narrow focus on Jesuits rather than the broader context.

Conclusion: The best response is Option 2. It accurately captures the essence of the historical events and consequences involved in the spread of Christianity, linking the religious zeal of the Reconquista to the conversion efforts in the Americas, the persecution of new sects leading to colonization, and the role of trade networks in facilitating the spread of Christianity.