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) Charles V
D) Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile

2. What was the outcome of the Requerimiento?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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