-The French Jesuits' use of religious images to convert the Indians was most likely effective because these images .
A) intimidated the Indians until they converted in fear
B) were superior to the religious artwork of the Spanish and English
C) reminded the Indians of familiar religious figures in their culture
D) bypassed cultural and linguistic differences

Question

-The French Jesuits' use of religious images to convert the Indians was most likely effective because these images .
A) intimidated the Indians until they converted in fear 
B) were superior to the religious artwork of the Spanish and English 
C) reminded the Indians of familiar religious figures in their culture 
D) bypassed cultural and linguistic differences

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The use of religious images by French Jesuits likely facilitated conversions among the Indians by bypassing cultural and linguistic differences, allowing for communication and the sharing of religious ideas through visual means rather than through spoken or written language, which might not have been understood across cultural boundaries.

-The French Jesuits' Use of Religious Images to Convert the Indians