Describe the means by which Spain attempted to defend and spread Catholicism at home and abroad
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- Q1What was the primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition in defending Catholicism?To root out heresy and maintain religious purityTo reform the Catholic Church's practicesTo establish alliances with non-Catholic nationsTo promote religious tolerance and diversity30s
- Q2How did Spain attempt to defend against the spread of Protestantism?By establishing a state-sponsored Protestant church in SpainBy promoting religious diversity and freedom of worshipBy using the Spanish Inquisition to suppress heresy and enforcing strict Catholic orthodoxyBy encouraging interfaith dialogue and cooperation with Protestant denominations30s
- Q3What was the significance of the Council of Trent in Spain's efforts to defend and spread Catholicism?It reaffirmed Catholic doctrines, reformed the Church, and addressed criticisms from the Protestant ReformationIt advocated for the separation of church and state in SpainIt focused on establishing trade routes with non-Catholic nationsIt promoted religious diversity and tolerance among different faiths30s
- Q4What was the primary goal of Spain in defending and spreading Catholicism?To promote religious diversity and toleranceTo maintain religious unity and establish Catholicism as the dominant faithTo eradicate all religious beliefs except for CatholicismTo prioritize economic growth over religious matters30s
- Q5How did Spain attempt to spread Catholicism in the Americas?By encouraging the practice of multiple religions in the regionBy forcing indigenous peoples to practice their own traditional religionsBy establishing missions to convert indigenous populations to CatholicismBy prioritizing trade over religious conversion30s
- Q6How did Spain attempt to defend their version of Catholicism at home and abroad?By eradicating all religious practices except for CatholicismThrough the establishment of the Counter-Reformation and the Council of TrentBy forming alliances with Protestant countriesBy promoting religious freedom and dialogue with other faiths30s
- Q7What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition in defending and spreading Catholicism?To promote religious tolerance and dialogue with other faithsTo advocate for the separation of church and stateTo investigate and punish individuals suspected of heresy and maintain religious purityTo establish a secular legal system based on Roman law30s
- Q8How did Spain use the Spanish Inquisition to defend Catholicism?By establishing a merit-based system for clergy appointmentsBy rooting out heresy and punishing those who did not adhere to Catholic teachingsBy encouraging religious diversity and dialogueBy promoting freedom of religion and tolerance30s
- Q9What was the role of missions in Spain's efforts to spread Catholicism?To convert indigenous populations to CatholicismTo enforce strict secular lawsTo establish trade routes with other countriesTo promote religious diversity and tolerance30s
- Q10How did Spain attempt to defend and spread Catholicism at home and abroad?By establishing the Spanish Inquisition to root out heresy and converting indigenous peoples in the Americas through missionsBy forming alliances with Protestant countriesBy promoting religious tolerance and freedom of worshipBy organizing military campaigns against non-Catholic nations30s