Potential Question #11- The Reconquista & the Inquisition — Queen Isabella & King Ferdinand vs Non-Christians Flashcards
(5 cards)
Muslims in Spain-
Muslims had conquered most of Spain by the 700’s
By 1300, Christians had “reconquered”
Muslim influence remained strong in art/culture
Ferdinand and Isabella-
Rulers from two small kingdoms in Spain were married and began to unite Spain
They were also the people who sent out Christopher Columbus
By 1492 the Reconquista was ———
completed
They kicked out the Moors
Why did the rulers of Spain kick out the Moors?
They were Catholics and wanted all of Spain to be Catholic
Ferdinand and Isabella set up a Church court called-
What went on in this Church?
What was the Impact on Spain?
The Inquisition
People were inquiring about religion. If they were not Catholic, they were tortured until they converted to Christianity or until they died
Several horrifying torture methods were employed
It forced many skilled Jews and Muslims to leave Spain
The Inquisition had a very negative effect on Spain because of this
