Besides preaching, what other social institutions did Jesuits establish in the colony?

• A. Hospitals, schools, and orphanages
• B. Markets and ports
• C. Forts and watchtowers
• D. Farms and mills

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that Jesuit activity in the colony went beyond preaching to building institutions that cared for and educated people. They established hospitals to care for the sick, schools to educate youth and form leaders, and orphanages to shelter and support vulnerable children. This combination shows how their mission extended into social welfare and education, not just religious propagation. The other options describe economic, military, or agricultural facilities, which aren't the social institutions the Jesuits are known for in this colonial context.