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Flashcards on The Spanish Inquisition
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When did the Spanish Inquisition take place?
15th to 19th centuries
Who established the Spanish Inquisition?
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To maintain religious uniformity and eliminate heresy
Where did the Spanish Inquisition primarily take place?
Spain
Which religious group was specifically targeted during the Spanish Inquisition?
Jewish people
How were individuals accused of heresy treated by the Spanish Inquisition?
They were subjected to torture and often executed
What organization was responsible for carrying out investigations and trials during the Spanish Inquisition?
The Spanish Inquisition Tribunal
Did the Spanish Inquisition also target Muslims?
Yes, Muslims were also targeted during the Spanish Inquisition
When was the official end of the Spanish Inquisition?
1834
What impact did the Spanish Inquisition have on Spain's population?
It led to the expulsion or conversion of many Jews and Muslims
Which pope officially approved the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition?
Pope Sixtus IV
What was the punishment for individuals found guilty of heresy by the Spanish Inquisition?
Burning at the stake
What was the name of the infamous Spanish Inquisition court in Madrid?
Supreme Council of the Inquisition
Did the Spanish Inquisition use torture to extract confessions?
Yes, torture was frequently employed by the Spanish Inquisition
What group was established to promote the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain?
The Spanish Inquisition Order
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Who established the Spanish Inquisition?
Philip II
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
Hernán Cortés
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When did the Spanish Inquisition take place?
10th to 14th centuries
15th to 19th centuries
5th to 9th centuries
20th to 21st centuries
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What was the primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To seek new trade routes
To maintain religious uniformity and eliminate heresy
To expand the Spanish Empire
To promote scientific advancements
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Where did the Spanish Inquisition primarily take place?
France
Spain
England
Portugal
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Which religious group was specifically targeted during the Spanish Inquisition?
Protestants
Jewish people
Catholics
Buddhists
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How were individuals accused of heresy treated by the Spanish Inquisition?
They were fined
They were subjected to torture and often executed
They were placed under house arrest
They were pardoned
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What organization was responsible for carrying out investigations and trials during the Spanish Inquisition?
The Spanish Royal Army
The Spanish Inquisition Tribunal
The Spanish Parliament
The Spanish Guild of Merchants
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Did the Spanish Inquisition also target Muslims?
Yes, Muslims were also targeted during the Spanish Inquisition
No, Muslims were not targeted
Only Muslim leaders were targeted
Muslims fled Spain before the Inquisition
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When was the official end of the Spanish Inquisition?
1607
1834
1492
1776
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What impact did the Spanish Inquisition have on Spain's population?
It led to the conversion of many Protestants
It led to the expulsion or conversion of many Jews and Muslims
It led to an increase in religious tolerance
It had no significant impact on the population
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