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Who was the leader of the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army during the Battle of Hastings?
Who approved the Spanish Inquisition in 1478?
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What was the worst punishment for heresy during the Inquisition?
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When was the Spanish Inquisition formally ended?
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During the Spanish Inquisition, who were some of the groups targeted by the Inquisitors?
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What was the purpose of the 'Edict of Grace' during the Spanish Inquisition?
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What was the impact of the Spanish Inquisition on religious minorities?
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Study Notes
The Spanish Inquisition: A Dark Chapter in History
- The Spanish Inquisition began in 1478 with the approval of Pope Sixtus IV to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms.
- The Inquisition was run by tribunals in each region, led by a Grand Inquisitor selected by the monarchs.
- The Inquisition marked its arrival in each new place with an “Edict of Grace,” promising mercy to those who confessed to heresy.
- Once the Edict of Grace ended, inquisitors persecuted suspected heretics on the basis of anonymous accusations.
- Victims were often imprisoned for months or years, and their property was confiscated, leaving their families on the street.
- The Inquisition targeted different groups over time, including Jews, Muslims, and converts to Christianity from Judaism or Islam.
- The hatred directed at conversos (Jewish converts to Christianity) was both religious and economic, as they made up a large portion of the upper middle class.
- The punishments for heresy were announced in public gatherings called autos de fé, with the worst punishment being burning at the stake.
- Queen Isabella II formally ended the Inquisition in 1834, over 350 years after it began.
- Historians still debate the number of people killed during the Inquisition, with estimates ranging from over 30,000 to 1,000-2,000.
- Hundreds of thousands of members of religious minorities were forced to leave their homes, and those who remained faced discrimination and economic hardship.
- The Inquisition created a culture of fear and paranoia, with friends, neighbors, and even family members reporting each other for heresy.
The Spanish Inquisition: A Dark Chapter in History
- The Spanish Inquisition began in 1478 with the approval of Pope Sixtus IV to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms.
- The Inquisition was run by tribunals in each region, led by a Grand Inquisitor selected by the monarchs.
- The Inquisition marked its arrival in each new place with an “Edict of Grace,” promising mercy to those who confessed to heresy.
- Once the Edict of Grace ended, inquisitors persecuted suspected heretics on the basis of anonymous accusations.
- Victims were often imprisoned for months or years, and their property was confiscated, leaving their families on the street.
- The Inquisition targeted different groups over time, including Jews, Muslims, and converts to Christianity from Judaism or Islam.
- The hatred directed at conversos (Jewish converts to Christianity) was both religious and economic, as they made up a large portion of the upper middle class.
- The punishments for heresy were announced in public gatherings called autos de fé, with the worst punishment being burning at the stake.
- Queen Isabella II formally ended the Inquisition in 1834, over 350 years after it began.
- Historians still debate the number of people killed during the Inquisition, with estimates ranging from over 30,000 to 1,000-2,000.
- Hundreds of thousands of members of religious minorities were forced to leave their homes, and those who remained faced discrimination and economic hardship.
- The Inquisition created a culture of fear and paranoia, with friends, neighbors, and even family members reporting each other for heresy.
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"Test Your Knowledge of the Battle of Hastings: Learn About the Conquest of England by William the Conqueror." Take this quiz and explore the historic event that changed the course of English history. From the background to the aftermath, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and discover how much you really know about the Norman-French army and the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
