RE202 Study Guide - Final Guide: Pope Leo X, Social Darwinism
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Reading talks about events that take place in 1519- historical background at the time- new world not yet discovered, european travellers believe they are the most elite and social darwinism theory is rampant. Hence believed that they were to spread culture to the rest of the untamed world. Religion is a huge part of culture and hence believed that. Christianity was to be spread to others who are less intellectual than them. Charles v king of all spains- highly praised as the most catholic king. Author portrays genuine belief that catholicism the greatest religion. Captain don hernando cortes- once again praised by being referred to as head of all. Country is located b/w atlantic and pacific- indicates that this was a period of travel and discovery. Gained trust of republic of tlaxcala- similar to other travellers at the time who made false and unfair treaties and promises to the natives of the land they had stumbled upon.
