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Who was Francis Xavier?
  1. A priest from the Dominican Republic who advocated for Asian rights
  2. A warlord from Portugal who conquered Macao
  3. A colonial administrator from Spain who worked in Canton
  4. An influential Italian composer
Explanation
Answer - C - Francis Xavier was a colonial administrator from Spain who worked in Canton.

Key Takeaway: Francis Xavier was a Spanish Roman Catholic missionary. He led an extensive mission into Asia, mainly in the Portuguese Empire in Asia. He was influential in the spreading and upkeep of Catholicism most notably in India (in Goa), but he also ventured into Japan, Borneo, the Moluccas, and other areas which not yet been colonized.
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