Why was the apse of Santo Domingo built in its current location?
A) to intentionally impose the symbol of Christian power over the circular wall of the Coricancha, a site of Inca worship
B) to establish a place of Christian worship as the locals requested
C) to appease the local traditions of sacred ground
D) to use the land directed specifically from the Spanish monarchy

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The apse of Santo Domingo was intentionally built in its current location to impose the symbol of Christian power over the circular wall of the Coricancha, a site of Inca worship. The Spanish colonizers aimed to assert their dominance over the local religion and establish Christianity as the dominant faith.

Why Was the Apse of Santo Domingo Built in Its