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They were called Missions, and were built by Franciscan or Jesuit missionaries.
You mean the buildings? That would be the Cathedral of the city of Puebla, which is also the largest cathedral in Latin America, with a bell tower over 70 meters (230 feet) high.
If you mean the actual faith, that would be Roman Catholicism, practiced by 88% of the population.
There are many as the most prominent religion is Roman Catholicism with chapels, churches and cathedrals in most population centers.
Literally, thousands of them. Even the smallest village has a small chapel to pray.
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What do you call Church outposts built by the spanish in colonial Mexico?
mission
Which church greatly influenced colonial Mexico?
The Roman Catholic church
In colonial Mexico what group held the highest positions in the colonial administration and Catholic Church?
peninsulares
What group in the colonial Mexico held the highest positions in the colonial administration and Catholic Church?
peninsulares
What is the Name of church outposts in colonial Mexico?
Misiones (Spanish for missions). Most towns and cities with Spanish names found in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas started as small religious missions to convert the Native Americans found in such lands. One example of such religious buildings is the Santa Clara Mission, established in 1777 in Santa Clara, California (now in the middle of Silicon Valley).
What group held the highest positions in the colonial administration and Catholic Church in colonial Mexico?
peninsulares
What were church outposts that were spread throughout northern Mexico in hope of converting Indian people?
They were called missions, guided by Father Junepera Serra, and the missions eventually progressed up to San Francisco.
Was the Roman Catholic Church a major influence on life in colonial Mexico?
yes it led to Mexican War of independence
What is a persidio?
A presidio is a fortified military settlement established by the Spanish in colonial America, particularly in present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States. They served as outposts to protect trade routes and settlements, as well as to assert control over territories.
The official church in colonial Canada was the?
The Anglican Church.
How did the English outposts differ from the French outposts?
The English outposts differed from the French outposts mainly because of religious reasons. The English outposts were made up of Puritans with religious goals, and French outposts were mainly made up of people with economic goals.
Who was Mexico's colonial parent?
Spain.
