Jesuit Missionary Strategies
Jesuits used this strategy to re-orientate the Empire of Ethiopia towards Catholicism.
What is place themselves in key positions within the political arena.
This Ethiopian emperor was compelled to rescind many of the measures taken in favor of Catholicism in order to allow liberty of faith.
Who is Emperor Susenyos?
The Jesuits promoted this controversial doctrine, which conflicted with Ethiopian Orthodox beliefs.
What is Filioque?
The Jesuit mission ultimately failed due to resistance from this key group.
Who are Ethiopian Colonial powers.
To gain favor with Ethiopian rulers, Jesuits often aligned themselves with this European power. (Hint: A place)
What is Portugal?
This Emperor was assassinated in 1604.
Who is Emperor Zä Dangal's.
Jesuits insisted on changing this key Orthodox sacrament, causing further resistance.
What is the Eucharist?
After the Jesuits' expulsion, Ethiopia adopted a policy of isolationism, limiting foreign influence for this many years.
What is over 200 years?
This Jesuit missionary, known for his linguistic skills, translated religious texts into Ge'ez.
Who is Pedro Páez?
This Jesuit patriarch was sent to Ethiopia to enforce Catholic reforms, leading to uneasiness.
Who is Afonso Mendes?
According to Emperor Minas, why did his brother Emperor Gälawdewos die?
Because of his acceptance of the Jesuits and the faith of Rome.
Jesuit influence re-emerged in Ethiopia during this century.
What is the 19th century?
Jesuits primarily educated Ethiopian elites in this foreign language. (Can be 2 answers)
What is Latin/Portuguese?
This Muslim empire opposed the Jesuits in Ethiopia due to its geopolitical influence.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
What practice by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church did the missionaries criticize?
What is the practice of baptism and Eucharist?
What did Emperor Susanyos force all of the governors of different provinces to do?
What is embrace Catholicism?
Jesuits attempted to reform the Ethiopian Church by imposing this Western Christian practice.
What is adherence to papal authority?
Jesuits faced opposition from Ethiopian Orthodox monks who feared this consequence.
What is the erosion of Ethiopian religious traditions?
Jesuits argued that Ethiopian Orthodox practices lacked proper authority from this religious figure.
Who is the Pope?
Despite their failure, Jesuit records provided valuable historical and geographical knowledge, including early descriptions of this famous Ethiopian site.
What is Lake Tana?