Unit 2

Worldviews in Conflict



Activity


  1. Download the document, Reading/Study Guide Unit 2: Chapter 9, Lesson 2.
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  2. Click on one of the links provided to download the document.


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  3. Read page 201 of your textbook.
      • Answer the following questions in your Reading/Study Guide.

        • What was the primary cause of the Reconquista?
        • What outsiders helped Queen Isabella in this war?

  4. Read pages 203 and 204 of your textbook, including โ€œExploring Sourcesโ€ on page 203
      • Answer the following questions in your Reading/Study Guide.

        • What was the Spanish Inquisition?
        • When the Reconquista was over, what choices were non-Christian people given?
        • What problems did this cause for Spain?
        • What similar expulsions have occurred in Canada?

  5. Read pages 205 and 206 of your textbook.
      • Answer the following questions in your Reading/Study Guide.

        • By what did Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand feel threatened?
        • What did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella believe was their religious duty?
        • Who was sent with the explorers to ensure the conversion of people in the โ€œNew Worldโ€?

  6. When you are finished, submit your completed Reading/Study Guide on the next page.

Watch

The Spanish Inquisition was a terrible form of religious intolerance. For hundreds of years, Jews, Muslims, and Christians who did not obey the correct teachings of the Church were tortured and killed by burning at the stake and other means.

Click the link to watch the video, The Spanish Inquisition, to learn more.

Please note that this video is graphic in its portrayal of the Inquisition; thus, it may not be appropriate for everyone.

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