The Spanish Inquisition Flashcards
What is heresy
Someone with a different religion to their country
Why were the Jews disliked during the Middle Ages?
They were seen as Christian killers who practised cannibalism and infacide. This was because their typical jobs were money lenders and rent and debt collectors
What were the Jews accused of during the Black Death?
Poisoning the wells.
Why did the Jews have the bad jobs?
Because the pope had made it illegal for Christians to do them
Did the Roman Catholic Church have control over Britain during the Middle Ages?
Yes, rebelling against the church was seen as rebelling against the king.
What was the inquisition?
An organisation set up by the Catholic Church to root out and punish heresy.
Who did the Inquisition mainly punish?
Jews and Muslims
How long did the inquisition last for?
600 years
Where was the worst manifestation of the inquisition carried out?
Spain
Why were Muslims persecuted by the Spanish
Because the Spanish were worried that they would join the powerful Ottoman Empire and conquer Spain
Aside from heretics, who did the Spanish Inquisition also punish?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella’s political enemies.
Who was the most famous Inquisition general?
Tomas de Torquemada
What did flogging involve?
The victim being tied to a pillar and publicly whipped sometimes to death.
What did burning at the stake involve?
The victim was tied to a pillar and a fire was lit under them.
What did the rack involve?
The victim was tied to a mechanical device and a handle was turned until the victim’s limbs were dislocated and eventually ripped off
