History The Spanish Inquisition MCQ Test 3

1. Which rare event triggered the largest auto-da-fé in history during the Spanish Inquisition?

2. Which rare religious movement, influenced by millenarian beliefs, gained attention during the Spanish Inquisition and was associated with apocalyptic prophecies?

3. Which monarchs played a pivotal role in the initiation of the Spanish Inquisition?

4. What rare form of punishment, specific to the Spanish Inquisition, involved the public display of the accused wearing a painted robe indicating their crimes?

5. Who were the individuals responsible for carrying out investigations and trials during the Spanish Inquisition?

6. Who were the Conversos?

7. Which infamous institution oversaw the operations of the Spanish Inquisition?

8. What was the term for individuals who publicly confessed to heresy during the Spanish Inquisition?

9. What rare event, marked by widespread anti-Semitic violence, occurred in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition and the Expulsion Edict of 1492?

10. What was the primary focus of the Spanish Inquisition's investigations during the 16th century?

11. Which monarchs sought the approval of Pope Sixtus IV to establish the Spanish Inquisition?

12. Who, known for his controversial paintings, faced trials by the Spanish Inquisition for works like 'The Last Supper'?

13. Which famous mystic and writer faced trials by the Spanish Inquisition for her spiritual writings, including 'The Interior Castle'?

14. Who was the elusive figure known for escaping the clutches of the Spanish Inquisition, earning the title 'The Escaped Heretic'?

15. Which rare artifact, believed to possess mystical properties, led to the trial of individuals accused of using it for heretical practices during the Spanish Inquisition?

16. In a rare instance, which Spanish artist faced allegations of heresy and was summoned by the Spanish Inquisition for hidden meanings in his artworks?

17. What was the primary focus of the Spanish Inquisition?

18. What rare literary work, authored by a Spanish mystic, faced scrutiny from the Spanish Inquisition for its profound mystical experiences and unconventional perspectives?

19. Who was the notorious Grand Inquisitor known for his brutal methods during the Spanish Inquisition?

20. What event marked the official establishment of the Spanish Inquisition in 1478?

21. What was the primary method of torture employed during the Spanish Inquisition trials?

22. Which term refers to the forced expulsion of Muslims from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition?

23. What rare practice, later condemned by the Church, involved placing pieces of paper with mystical names in the mouths of deceased individuals during the Spanish Inquisition?

24. Who was the Spanish theologian and reformer who criticized the excesses of the Spanish Inquisition in his work 'In Defense of the Poor'?

25. In a rare act of defiance, which Spanish philosopher faced persecution by the Spanish Inquisition for his philosophical works that challenged traditional beliefs?

26. What event led to the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition?

27. Who was the famous mystic and writer who faced trials by the Spanish Inquisition for her spiritual writings?

28. Which religious group was specifically targeted by the Spanish Inquisition?

29. What was the fate of Moriscos during the forced expulsion in the early 17th century?

30. What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition's use of auto-da-fé?