Why was the government of Spain, along with Jesuit missionaries like Francis Xavier, so adamant about converting nations like Japan?
a) They worried that Protestants would spread their version of Christianity. If nations like Japan were Catholic, they would be more likely to ally and trade with other Catholic countries.
b) They were not really interested in religion as such, but saw it as a means to open trade.
Consider This: Had the Jesuits ever tried to convert other Asian lands? See 1.5: Narrative: Eastern Visitors.
c) Spain wanted to be recognized as being the most culturally sophisticated nation in Europe, which meant having the most exotic contacts.
Consider This: Had the Jesuits ever tried to convert other Asian lands? See 1.5: Narrative: Eastern Visitors.
d) Spain hoped that Japan would agree to provide a base for Spain to invade China, Japan’s traditional enemy.
Consider This: Had the Jesuits ever tried to convert other Asian lands? See 1.5: Narrative: Eastern Visitors.
a) They worried that Protestants would spread their version of Christianity. If nations like Japan were Catholic, they would be more likely to ally and trade with other Catholic countries.
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