During the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish conquistadores invaded the Amazon. Close on their heels were Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries intent on converting the natives to the Roman Catholic faith.
ja 17. sajandil tungisid Amasooniasse Hispaania konkistadoorid, peatselt nende jälgedes aga jesuiidi ja frantsiskaani misjonärid kavatsusega pöörata põliselanikke roomakatoliku usku.