Moriscos were descendants of Muslims who stayed in Spain after the Reconquista and the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition. They were forced to convert to Christianity, but many continued to practice Islam secretly. They were persecuted by the Spanish authorities and many were expelled from Spain in the early 17th century.

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What Is a Morisco

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What is a morisco?

A) A Spanish resident in the Ottoman Empire.
B) A Jewish convert to Christianity.
C) A derogatory name for Spanish soldiers in the United Provinces.
D) Descendants of those Muslims who stayed in Spain and converted to Christianity.
E) None of these.

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