Question

Explain the first duty of the missionaries

Answer 1

The first duty of the missionaries was to teach religion, make converts, and hold Mass on Sunday. They used images of Jesus, Mary and created churches. The Indians made the adobe bricks, became blacksmiths, carpenters and other craftsmen. In their eagerness to convert the Indians, missionaries were intolerant of local religious practices which caused centuries of discontent.

Answer 2

To gain new converts to the Catholic Church. Thus spreading capitalism to new lands and peoples