Use This Figure for the Questions That Follow

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use this figure for the questions that follow.

-What factor allowed syncretic religions to endure in Latin America?

• A) The Catholic Church tolerated local variations in worship as long as conversion was underway.
• B) Government laws guaranteed freedom of religion.
• C) The people of Latin America fought for their religious freedom.
• D) The Catholic Church sent very few missionaries, so the religious instruction was minimal.
• E) Historically, the expanse of Latin America made enforcing any orthodox religion difficult.

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