Question

What specific religious denomination did Spain and Portugal spread throughout the "New World"?

Answer 1

catholicism is the specific religious denomination.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic

Step-by-step explanation:

After the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492, the Roman Church played a significant role especially, Pope Alexander VI in giving Papal bull or Inter Caetera to Spain and Portugal. Papal Bull authorizes Spain and Portugal to colonize the New World and its Native peoples. Catholic Missionaries upon coming to New World built churches and spread the church doctrine by converting the Native Indians and help them engage in farming by introducing livestock, fruits and vegetables.