The introduction and subsequent spread of Roman Catholic beliefs throughout South America due largely to Spanish colonization efforts during the Age of Exploration.
Imagine if your favorite band suddenly became everyone's favorite band overnight because they played at every concert venue across your country. That's kind-of like how Roman Catholicism spread through South America - it came along with Spanish colonizers and quickly became widespread.
Spanish Colonization: The process by which Spain sent explorers to conquer territory for resources and convert indigenous populations to Christianity.
Conquistadors: These were Spanish soldiers/explorers who led military expeditions in Americas during colonial times.
Syncretism: The merging or assimilation of different religions, cultures or schools of thought.
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