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Probably like most of Mexico, Roman Catholicism. The indigenous people have mixed Catholicism with their traditional indigenous religions.
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Christianity, more specifically Catholicism.
They were converting the indigenous people to Christianity in the form of Roman Catholicism.
Yes, Hernan Cortes' exploration of the Americas had a significant impact on indigenous people, particularly in the region of Mexico. Cortes and his troops conquered the Aztec Empire, leading to the downfall of the Aztec civilization and the loss of land, culture, and lives for indigenous populations. His arrival brought about a period of colonization, forced conversions to Christianity, and the spread of diseases that devastated indigenous communities.
The impact of Christian missions on indigenous people has been complex and varied. While some indigenous communities have embraced Christianity and integrated it into their cultural practices, others have experienced forced conversion, loss of traditional beliefs and practices, and cultural assimilation. Additionally, the arrival of missionaries often brought diseases that devastated indigenous populations. Overall, the impact of Christian missions on indigenous people has been a mix of positive and negative outcomes, with some communities losing their cultural identity while others finding spiritual solace and connection.
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Modern civilization has had little impact on the spiritual lives of indigenous peoples. They continue to practice indigenous religions. There are thousand of people groups who have not been evangelized.
It was actually Pope Alexander VI who in 1493 mandated that the indigenous people be converted to Catholicism and prohibited their eslavement.However, he also declared that any natives who refused to convert to Christianity, or who reverted to their previous religion should be punished and could be enslaved.Slavery of the indigenous people was legal only as a form of punishment for not converting to Catholicism and to work on government projects.Seven years later in 1500 Queen Isabella of Spain expressly ordered that the indigenous people were to be free from slavery. This order had no exceptions. When she died in 1504 she instructed her successors to continue these policies.Queen Isabella made it illegal to enslave any of the indigenous people for any reason.
The Columbian Exchange had a significant impact on indigenous populations as it introduced new diseases, crops, animals, and goods to their societies. This resulted in population decline due to diseases, changed cultural practices, and disrupted traditional economies. Additionally, the exchange led to the spread of European colonization and exploitation of indigenous lands and resources.
Yes, there are indigenous tribes in Guatemala
there are many indigenous people in Lebanon