The Japanese Response to Francis Xavier and the Society of Jesus

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Japanese response to Francis Xavier and the Society of Jesus (or the Jesuits) was

• A)to officially welcome it with open arms.
• B)to murder every Jesuit that entered the country.
• C)to adopt Catholic beliefs.
• D)to blend Shinto, Buddhist, and Catholic belief systems.
• E)mixed; while some were opposed to it, others were attracted.

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Definitions:

Social Categorisation

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics, which can simplify social perception but also contribute to stereotyping.

Relative Homogeneity Effect

The tendency to perceive members of an out-group as more similar to each other than members of the in-group, often leading to stereotyping.

Ingroup Members

Individuals who belong to the same group or category as one perceives oneself, often feeling a sense of solidarity and common identity with them.

Outgroup Members

Individuals who are perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often leading to distinction and bias against them.