Officials of the Spanish Inquisition
According to the article which position has the highest ranking power within the Inquisition?
Suprema
Who appoints the lawyer during a case of heresy?
The Inquisitors
When did they try and plan these celebrations?
On dates of religious gatherings or big holidays and events.
True or False?
Agents of the Inquisition were exempt from paying certain taxes.
True
How many forms of torture were there during the Spanish Inquisition?
Three
How were Inquisitor Generals chosen?
Nominated by the Spanish Crown
What happens in the Preliminary Stage?
First step in order to identify the Heretic
Who was forced to wear penitential robes and hats?
People under penance
If you were convicted of a crime during the time of the Spanish Inquisition would you rather be in the jail of the inquisitor prison or civil law prison?
Inquisitor Prison
It is said that many people in regular prison would act like Protestants in order to switch to the Inquisition prison because they were treated better.
True or False
Torture was a lot less common than previously thought.
True
The Suprema met every day of the week, except this day?
Sunday
When did the accused need to present during the first stage of questioning?
(What did he need to tell the judges)
Personal details about his upbringing, education and travels and why he was arrested. (Usually they'd have to guess on the last part)
If you refused to attend the spectacle what would happen to you?
Inquisitorial investigation, social exclusion and ultimate damnation
Whose role was to carry out investigations and collect testimony that might lead to denunciation?
Familiaries or Lay Agents
What is the name of this torture method?
The victim was weighted by his feet and raised to the ceiling before being jerked back to the ground
The Pulley or Garrucha
Name one responsibility of the Suprema
Acting as judges in all civil cases brought to appeal, annual reports and oversaw all the regional tribunals in Spain and its colonies.
What was the duty of the lawyer?
Not so much to defend the client but rather to convince him or her into confessing.
Who had to approve of this event?
Suprema
What criteria was important for selection of officials working in the regional tribunals?
Based on their academic background, employment record and ancestors purity. (Will accept one of these)
What would a person have to do if there were tortured with the Toca
Enforced consumption of Water
Who is the most famous Inquisitor General known for his ruthlessness?
Fernando De Valdes
What is the title of the of officer (in Spanish) who had the power to arrest people?
Alguacil
This event also served as an illustration of what within the Spanish crown?
Of order and rank in society dominated by the elite ruling members within politics and religion
Name three out of the four main jobs listed in the article of the Commissioners
Collected info, interrogated witnesses, made arrests and carried out a number of inspections
Give a simple idea identifying this torture method:
The Rack
The victim was held tightly on a rack of cords pulled ever more tightly around the limbs until he confessed.