Before the beginning of Christian missionizing,it is estimated that contact with Spanish conquistadors in Mexico had already reduced the indigenous populations by

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The best choice is C because it is estimated that contact with Spanish conquistadors in Mexico had reduced the indigenous populations by 30 percent to 50 percent prior to the beginning of Christian missionizing. While it is difficult to determine exact numbers, there is no evidence to suggest that the reduction was as low as 20 percent or 25 percent, and it is widely accepted that the actual reduction was far more severe than either of these options. Additionally, options D and E suggest reductions that are too extreme given the historical record.

Before the Beginning of Christian Missionizing,it Is Estimated That Contact