Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The religious conversion efforts undertaken by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Asia and other regions during the 16th century, aimed at spreading Catholicism and Christian teachings.
AP course connection
Topic 4.2: 4.2 Exploration: Causes and Events from 1450 to 1750