Big Picture Questions

  1. Why did Christianity take hold in some places more than in others?
  2. In what ways was the missionary message of Christianity shaped by the cultures of Asian and American peoples?
  3. In what ways did the spread of Christianity, Islam, and modern science give rise to culturally based conflicts?
  4. Looking Back: Based on Chapters 13 through 15, how might you challenge a Eurocentric understanding of the early modern era while acknowledging the growing role of Europeans on the global stage?