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What was the primary objective of the religious policy described in the text?
What was the primary objective of the religious policy described in the text?
- To establish a unified religious system (correct)
- To promote religious tolerance and diversity
- To convert all citizens to Christianity
- To eliminate all non-Christian religious practices
What role did the Papal Bull play in the Spanish Inquisition?
What role did the Papal Bull play in the Spanish Inquisition?
- It condemned the Inquisition as a violation of religious freedom
- It granted the Spanish monarchs the authority to establish the Inquisition (correct)
- It provided funding for the Inquisition's operations
- It established a new set of religious laws for Spain
What was the primary motivation behind the expulsion of Sephardi Jews from Spain in 1492?
What was the primary motivation behind the expulsion of Sephardi Jews from Spain in 1492?
- Economic pressure from Christian merchants
- Political instability caused by religious tensions
- Fear of a Jewish uprising against the Spanish monarchy
- Desire to establish a purely Christian nation (correct)
What was the difference between the terms "Conversos" and "Moriscos"?
What was the difference between the terms "Conversos" and "Moriscos"?
Which of the following administrative reforms was implemented in Castille to strengthen its authority?
Which of the following administrative reforms was implemented in Castille to strengthen its authority?
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Papal Bull
Papal Bull
A formal decree from the Pope, often regarding important religious matters.
Spanish Inquisition
Spanish Inquisition
A tribunal established in 1478 to identify and punish heretics in Spain.
Conversos
Conversos
Jews who converted to Christianity, sometimes under pressure in Spain.
Moriscos
Moriscos
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Council of Castille
Council of Castille
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Study Notes
Religious Policy
- Objective: Religious unification
- Papal bull (papal decree) → Spanish Inquisition (1478) to punish heretics
- 1492: Expelling of Sephardic Jews
- "Conversos" (converted Jews) and "moriscos" (converted Muslims)
- 1492: Conversion to Christianity in Granada
- 1502: Converted Muslims in Castile called "moriscos"
Administrative Reforms
- Castile:
- Strengthened the Council of Castile (1476) → watched the roads
- Strengthened the Hermandad (brotherhood) (1476)
- Special attention to St. James way and a permanent Royal Army
- Created audits (justice courts)
- Granada → Valladolid
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Description
Explore the significant religious policies and administrative reforms in Spain during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This quiz covers topics like the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of Sephardic Jews, and key changes within Castile and Granada. Test your knowledge of this transformative period in Spanish history.
