Mission Flashcards
(28 cards)
Where do the Mission-Reductions take place?
In Paraguay.
Who are the native people involved in the Mission-Reductions?
The Guarani Indians.
What happened to the natives by the Spanish and Portuguese?
They have been systematically captured.
What are the natives forced to do?
Work on plantations.
What do Jesuit Reductions (Missions) create?
A utopian society.
What happens to the warrior-like people in the missions?
They are converted and eventually lose their warrior spirit and expertise.
Who is Father Gabriel?
The rector superior of Jesuit Mission and also a musician.
Who is Captain Mendoza?
A mercenary and slave trader.
What are San Carlos and San Miguel?
Jesuit missions located above and below the falls, respectively.
Who is The Cardinal?
The Pope’s Emission (nuncio).
What do the falls represent for the Guarani?
The last safe haven.
What art form do the natives develop at the mission?
Music.
What role does music serve in the mission?
It serves as the back door.
What is a key quote about love?
“If might is night then love has no place in the world.”
What does the quote about a surgeon imply?
“Sometimes a surgeon has to sever a limb to save the body.”
What does the quote about the spirit of the dead suggest?
“The spirit of the dead live on in the lives of the living.”
What is one key event mentioned?
The Duel.
What does ‘Cutting the rope’ symbolize?
Forgiveness.
What does ‘Pushing armor over the cliff’ symbolize?
Absolution.
What do forgiveness and absolution lead to?
Conversion.
What is body painting associated with?
Acceptance.
What is a pacifist?
A person who opposes violence.
What does armor symbolize in this context?
Protection or defense.
What does obedience refer to?
Compliance with authority.
