History A-Level
Spanish Inquisition
What Spanish Inquisition means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Spanish Inquisition
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An instrument used by the monarchy to enforce religious orthodoxy, suppress dissent and shape a unified national identity, and also a political tool to centralise power across different kingdoms.
Topics that use Spanish Inquisition
- 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)
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