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The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.

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What will be responsible for the end of the world?

the Spanish inquisition.


How did the roman inquisition and spanish inquisition differ?

The Roman Inquisition, established in 1542, primarily focused on addressing heresy within the Catholic Church, particularly in Italy, and was characterized by its centralized authority under the Pope. In contrast, the Spanish Inquisition, initiated in 1478, sought to enforce Catholic orthodoxy in Spain and targeted conversos (converted Jews) and other perceived threats to religious unity. While both inquisitions aimed to combat heresy, the Spanish Inquisition was more politically motivated, often intertwining with national identity and governance, whereas the Roman Inquisition was more theological and ecclesiastical in nature. Additionally, the Spanish Inquisition was known for its severe methods and broader societal impact across the Spanish Empire.


Was Christopher Columbus arrested as part of the Spanish Inquisition?

yes


Why were people tortured during the Spanish Inquisition?

To get them to confess to heresy


Which group was persecuted first by the Inqusition?

The original Papal inquisition was set up to find heretics. The Spanish Inquisition was originally established to sniff out 'insincere converts' from Judaism, and later extended its scope to include 'insincere converts' from Islam. By about 1600 something like 20% of all those in trouble with the Spanish Inquisition were being 'investigated' for allegedly 'insulting the Inquisition', failing to respect the Inquisition and so on.

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Where did the Spanish inquisition take place?

The inquisition took place in Spain.


How did the Spanish Inquisition take place?

this is not a short answer question so in the related links box below I posted the wikipedia article on the Inquisition.


When did the Catholic Inquisition take place?

The Catholic Inquisition took place around 1550. Hope this helped!


During what historical time period does "The Pit and the Pendulum" take place?

"The Pit and the Pendulum" takes place during the Spanish Inquisition in the late 15th century.


When was Spanish Inquisition created?

Spanish Inquisition was created in 1478.


When was the Spanish Inquisition active?

The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.


Who was the king during The Spanish Inquisition?

King Ferdinand was the king during the Spanish Inquisition.


Was the Spanish Inquisition real?

Yes, the Spanish Inquisition was real, although it was arguably less cruel than the somewhat earlier Medieval Inquisition.


Who started inquisition?

The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.


Which episode of Monty Python had the Spanish inquisition tidbit?

The Spanish Inquisition sketch appears in Series 2 Episode 2,


What is Torquemada famous for?

the spanish inquisition


Why did the Inquisition take place in most of Europe?

the Inquisition was about getting the people of Europe (mostly in Spain and Portugal) to be Catholic again and stop the spread of Judaism and Islam.