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Flashcards on Spanish Inquisition and Expulsion of Jews
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What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To maintain Catholic orthodoxy in Spain and eliminate heresy.
When did the Spanish Inquisition take place?
1478-1834
How were people accused of heresy during the Spanish Inquisition tried?
Through torture and secret courts.
What were the consequences of being convicted of heresy during the Spanish Inquisition?
Punishment could range from fines to execution.
Why were Jews targeted during the Spanish Inquisition?
They were seen as a threat to Catholicism and accused of practicing rituals incompatible with Catholic beliefs.
When did the expulsion of Jews from Spain occur?
1492
Where were the expelled Jews forced to go?
Many migrated to Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, or North Africa.
What were the economic consequences of the expulsion of Jews from Spain?
Spain experienced a decline in skilled labor and economic activity.
What impact did the expulsion of Jews have on other European countries?
It led to an influx of Jewish refugees and influenced policies toward Jews in different regions.
How did the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews contribute to the decline of Spain's power?
They caused a loss of intellectual diversity, economic setbacks, and weakened the country's social fabric.
What other groups were persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition?
Muslims, Protestants, and individuals accused of witchcraft were also targeted.
Which Spanish monarchs were responsible for establishing the Spanish Inquisition?
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.
What was the role of the Spanish Inquisition within the Catholic Church?
It was an institution under the authority of the Pope and operated as a manifestation of religious power.
Where were the Jewish converts to Christianity, known as conversos, targeted by the Inquisition?
They were subjected to scrutiny and accusations of practicing Judaism in secret.
How did the Enlightenment challenge the legacy of the Spanish Inquisition?
Enlightenment thinkers criticized the Inquisition's methods and emphasized the importance of individual rights.
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What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To promote religious tolerance
To encourage intellectual diversity
To maintain Catholic orthodoxy in Spain and eliminate heresy
To promote interfaith dialogue
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When did the expulsion of Jews from Spain occur?
1512
1547
1492
1525
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How were people accused of heresy during the Spanish Inquisition tried?
Through public trials
Through jury verdicts
Through torture and secret courts
Through diplomatic negotiations
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What were the consequences of being convicted of heresy during the Spanish Inquisition?
Public ridicule
Exile to another country
Punishment could range from fines to execution
Enforced religious education
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Why were Jews targeted during the Spanish Inquisition?
For their political beliefs
For their contributions to the arts
They were seen as a threat to Catholicism and accused of practicing rituals incompatible with Catholic beliefs
For their involvement in trade
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What impact did the expulsion of Jews have on other European countries?
It led to greater religious tolerance
It led to economic prosperity
It led to an influx of Jewish refugees and influenced policies toward Jews in different regions
It led to political stability
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Which Spanish monarchs were responsible for establishing the Spanish Inquisition?
Philip II and Isabella I
Charles V and Ferdinand II
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
Alphonse XII and Philip III
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What was the role of the Spanish Inquisition within the Catholic Church?
An independent religious organization
A group responsible for promoting interfaith dialogue
It was an institution under the authority of the Pope and operated as a manifestation of religious power
A body dedicated to protecting political interests
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Where were the Jewish converts to Christianity, known as conversos, targeted by the Inquisition?
They were not targeted
In public ceremonies
They were subjected to scrutiny and accusations of practicing Judaism in secret
In their homes
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How did the Enlightenment challenge the legacy of the Spanish Inquisition?
By supporting its methods
By advocating for stricter punishments
Enlightenment thinkers criticized the Inquisition's methods and emphasized the importance of individual rights
By promoting religious exclusivity
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