Church History Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘heretic ’ mean?
A
someone with a different religion to their country
2
Q
How much of the European population died in the Black Death?
A
Nearly half died
3
Q
Why were Jews disliked?
A
They were seen as anti-christians who were interested in cannibalism and infanticide
4
Q
What were the Jews scapegoated?
A
Their typical jobs are moneylenders, rent collectors and debt collectors.
5
Q
How were the Jews scapegoated?
A
They were accused of poisoning the wells and causing the Black Death.
6
Q
Why was the inquisition set up?
A
To root out and punish heresy
7
Q
Who did the inquisition mainly persecute?
A
Jews and muslims
