(asap)which explains how the spanish inquisition consolidated state power? the inquisition ignored the rules of evidence in order to threaten politically powerful bureaucrats. the inquisition protected spanish colonies from heretical teachings and independent thought. the inquisition framed innocent converso merchants and routinely subjected them to torture. the inquisition threatened excommunication to peasants if they refused homage to pope and king.

The Answer is A because if you read the book and turn to page 20 it tlaks about it

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.

the answer is c, all the other options are things they are known for.

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