Decline of Church Power in Europe

The video discusses the challenges to church authority in Europe, focusing on the impact of the Black Death, the persecution of heretics, and the Reconquista. It highlights the unification of Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella, leading to Columbus's voyage. The Spanish Inquisition's role in punishing heretics and non-Christians is examined, along with the discrimination against Jews during the Middle Ages.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline in the church's power in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Black Death

• The rise of Protestantism

What term was used to describe individuals who held religious beliefs contrary to the church's teachings?

• Apostates

• Heretics

• Infidels

• Pagans

What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?

• To spread Christianity to the New World

• To reclaim Spain from the Muslim Moors

• To unify the Christian kingdoms of Europe

• To establish trade routes with Asia

Which two kingdoms were united through the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella?

• Aragon and Castile

• Leon and Navarre

• Portugal and Galicia

• Valencia and Catalonia

What significant event in American history was made possible by the fall of Granada?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The voyage of Christopher Columbus

• The founding of Jamestown

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the main purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?

• To unify European monarchies

• To establish trade routes

• To punish and eliminate heretics

• To explore new lands

How were Jews treated in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• They were encouraged to maintain their cultural practices

• They were welcomed and integrated into society

• They were blamed for societal problems and persecuted

• They were given equal rights and protection

What was a common method used during the Spanish Inquisition to identify heretics?

• Financial incentives

• Peaceful negotiations

• Torture

• Public debates

What was the fate of those who refused to convert to Christianity in Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella?

• They were exiled to other countries

• They were given positions in the government

• They faced torture or execution

• They were allowed to practice their religion in secret

What was the long-term impact of the Spanish Inquisition on Spain?

• It encouraged scientific advancements

• It resulted in economic prosperity

• It created a climate of fear and suspicion

• It led to a period of religious tolerance