Spanish Inquisition Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in the early Middle Ages
A
The black plague happened and wiped out half the population
2
Q
Who was accused of poisoning the wells and starting the plague
A
The Jews were convicted of poisoning the wells and killing half the population
3
Q
What were Jews also accused of doing
A
They were accused of being Christian killers who were interested in cannibalism and infanticide
4
Q
What were Jews typical jobs back then
A
Jew were typically money Lenders, rent and debt collectors and servants
5
Q
Why was the inquisition set up
A
The inquisition was set up to root out and punish heresy
