Spanish Inquisition and Its Impact

The Spanish Inquisition, lasting nearly 400 years, was marked by its ruthless questioning and torture methods. Originating as a judicial procedure to combat heresy, it expanded under the Catholic Monarchs to enforce religious uniformity, targeting Jews, Muslims, and later Protestants. The Inquisition's methods were brutal, often involving torture to extract confessions. It spread to Spanish colonies but was eventually abolished in 1834 after Napoleon's conquest and subsequent political changes. The Inquisition left a lasting impact on Spanish society, influencing its religious and cultural landscape.

What was the primary purpose of the early inquisitions established in 1184?

• To promote religious tolerance

• To expand the papal territories

• To establish new religious doctrines

• To investigate claims of heresy

During the Reconquista, which group was primarily targeted for religious conversion?

• Protestants

• Muslims

• Jews

• Catholics

What was the significance of the marriage between Ferdinand II and Isabella?

• It abolished the Inquisition

• It started the Protestant Reformation

• It united Aragon and Castile

• It ended the Reconquista

What were the Autos de Fe during the Spanish Inquisition?

• Public ceremonies where the accused were judged and sentenced

• Festivals celebrating religious diversity

• Military campaigns against heretics

• Secret meetings to plan the Inquisition's expansion

Which method was NOT used by the Spanish Inquisition to extract confessions?

• The rack

• Strappado

• Starvation

• Waterboarding

Who were the Mariscos targeted by the Inquisition?

• Converted Jews

• Converted Muslims

• Catholic priests

• Protestant reformers

What was the primary reason for the Inquisition's expansion to South America?

• To establish new colonies

• To find new trade routes

• To escape European conflicts

• To spread Catholicism

What event led to the official end of the Spanish Inquisition?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The French Revolution

• Napoleon's conquest of Spain

• The unification of Italy

In what year was the Spanish Inquisition officially dismantled?

• 1808

• 1814

• 1834

• 1850

Who was the last victim of the Spanish Inquisition?

• Ferdinand II

• Miguel de Cervantes

• Katano Rapo

• Tomas de Torquemada