Why was the French Jesuits' use of religious images to convert the Indians most likely effective?

A) The Indians saw the images as threatening and converted in fear.
B) French painting was far superior to Spanish or English painting.
C) The Indians were impressed with European artistry.
D) The images were more appealing than those with which the Indians were familiar.
E) The images could bypass cultural and linguistic behaviors.


Answer: E) The images could bypass cultural and linguistic behaviors.

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