The role of the Catholic Church in the Spanish Empire

1. Who was the Spanish monarch that authorized the Spanish Inquisition?

A) Hapsburgs
B) Philip II
C) Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
D) Charles V

2. What was the outcome of the Requerimiento?

A) Justification for the conquest of indigenous lands
B) A document promoting religious tolerance
C) A treaty with native leaders
D) An agreement for trade rights

3. What role did the Jesuits play in the Spanish Empire?

A) Trade relations
B) Political administration
C) Military leadership
D) Education and missionary work

4. What was a major conflict driven by the Church during the Spanish Empire?

A) The Thirty Years' War
B) The Spanish Inquisition
C) The French Revolution
D) The War of the Roses

5. Which religious belief influenced Spanish policies in the colonies?

A) Catholicism
B) Protestantism
C) Buddhism
D) Hinduism

6. What type of education did the Catholic Church provide in the colonies?

A) Religious and cultural education
B) Scientific research
C) Business skills
D) Military training

7. In what way did the Catholic Church influence the legal system in Spanish colonies?

A) Through the establishment of ecclesiastical courts
B) By creating secular laws
C) By enforcing military rules
D) By controlling trade regulations

8. What was the primary method of conversion used by the Church in the colonies?

A) Diplomatic negotiations
B) Missionary efforts and education
C) Economic incentives
D) Military conquest

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