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Melka Krestos led a rebellion in Lasta opposing this group’s presence in one country. A leader of this group offered a symbolic post to a prince who later advanced its influence in Mpangu (“em-PAHN-goo”). Walatta Petros was sent into exile for her opposition to this group, though it was later repudiated during the reign of Fasilides (15[1])(“FAH-see-LYE-deez”). Kimpa Vita was executed for leading a movement inspired by this group. This group’s status was elevated in one country by (*) Susenyos I as part of an effort to secure foreign military aid. Prince Henrique of Kongo was the highest-ranking member of this group to be born in central Africa after he was appointed its head in Utica. (10[1])Nzinga a Nkuwu (10[1])(“en-zin-gah ah en-koo-woo”) changed his name to João of Kongo after joining this religion. (10[1])For 10 points, name this religion that was spread throughout Africa by the Jesuits. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Roman Catholic Church [or Catholicism; accept the Jesuits or the Society of Jesus until “Lasta”; prompt on Christianity; prompt on missionaries with “of what religion?”]
<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, World History>
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