The Spanish Kingdoms
What did the Spanish kingdoms eventually become?
Spain
True or false: Suspects were told the identity of their accuser before facing questioning from inquisitors.
False
Jewish people who converted to Christianity made up a large portion of which class?
A) Lower middle class
B) Upper middle class
B) Upper middle class
True or False: Victims were imprisoned for months or even years.
True
True or False: The Spanish Inquisition lasted more than 350 years.
True
What three major religious groups lived in the Spanish kingdoms?
Jews, Muslims, and Christians
Who was responsible for asking the accused questions at the tribunals?
The inquisitors
Why weren't Jewish people who converted to Catholicism safe?
Authorities suspected them of practicing Judaism in secret.
What is one punishment that was given to most people who were accused of heresy?
Imprisonment
Exile
Having to wear a Sanbenito
When did the Spanish Inquisition begin?
A) 1478
B) 1464
C) 1492
A) 1478
What were the names of the Catholic monarchs that were given permission to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Who lead the tribunals?
Who were the "conversos"?
What is a Sanbenito?
A garment that marked someone as a sinner.
What was the estimated fraction of prisoners that were tortured?
1/3
What was the name of the movement in Europe that the Spanish kingdoms missed out on because of their dependence on the Catholic Church?
Which of these was NOT a role that was part of the tribunals?
A) Arresting Constable
B) Jury member
C) Prosecuting Attorney
D) Scribes
B) Jury member
The hatred directed at Jewish people who converted to Catholicism at this time was mainly:
A) Religious and political
B) Political and economic
C) Religious and economic
C) Religious and economic
What was the worst punishment some faced during the Spanish Inquisition?
Burning at the stake
True or False: Most historians estimate that 1,000-3000 people were killed during the Inquisition.
False -- most estimate 1,000-2000.
Where in the Spanish kingdoms did the Spanish Inquisition first arrive?
Seville
What was the name of the edict that promised mercy to people who confessed heresy?
Edict of Grace
In 1492, the Jewish people were told to either convert or leave the country. How many months were they given to leave?
4 months
What was the name of the public gatherings where the inquisitors announced the punishments of people who were found guilty of heresy?
Acts of Faith
What year did the Spanish Inquisition end?
1834