Effects of Christianity on the World (Chapter 15)

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  • 1500

    Pedro Alvares Cabral

    Portuguese explorer, Pedro Alvares Cabral lands in Brazil.
  • 1521

    First Missionaries

    First Franciscans missionaries arrive at Porto Seguro and preach to Tupi people.
  • 1530

    Donatary Captaincies

    The king divided Brazil into captaincies, each of them ruled by a donatary with almost full control, under the king.
  • 1549

    Jesuits in Brazil

    Jesuits arrive in Brazil, led by Manuel da Nobrega, and form schools,missions, and learn the native languages.
  • 1551

    First Church

    Brazil's first Catholic Church was formed, making Christianity official and organized in Brazil.
  • Period: 1553 to

    More Missions in Brazil

    Jose de Anchieta writes a dictionary of Tupi and builds missions in Brazil
  • Period: 1579 to

    Christianity and Local Culture

    Franciscans, Jesuits, Benedictines, and Carmelites build missions and towns in Brazil, blending Christianity with local culture to make it more unique to Brazil.
  • Period: to

    Catholic Persecution

    Dutch forces persecute Catholics, Brazilian Catholics are martyred, strengthening Catholic identity in the area.

  • Jesuits Removal

    The Portuguese royalty removes Jesuits from the Brazilian colonies.

  • Loss of Church Influence

    The Church begins losing government control despite being tied to the empire.

  • Separation of Church and State

    Brazil legally separates church and state/separates Catholicism from the government.