the Missionary Movement

The Missionary Movement was a historical effort, especially prominent from the 18th to early 20th centuries, where religious groups, primarily Christians, actively sent missionaries to other parts of the world. Their goal was to spread their faith, establish churches, and provide education and medical aid. This movement contributed to cultural exchange but also often led to the influence of Western norms and sometimes disrupted indigenous cultures. It played a significant role in global religious and cultural expansion, shaping encounters between different civilizations and fostering both religious growth and cultural change.