SS8 - Ch. 9 & 10 Spain Looks Westward and A Deadly Meeting

What year did Christopher Columbus sail across the Atlantic Ocean?

• 1997

• 711

• 1492

• 1002

What does the Spanish phrase "La Geographia Manda" mean?

• Geography is major

• Geography controls everything

• Geography is most important

• The genie is a man

The worldviews of the Aztecs and Spanish were similar in that both cultures believed:

• conquering an empire made their nations stronger

• contact with other peoples and nations was undesirable

• people should be able to choose any religion they like

• many gods influenced the culture of a nation

What was the Spanish Reconquista?

• a traditional Spanish dance

• the Christian reconquest of Spain

• the Muslim reconquest of Spain

• a popular kind of taco

How did the Spanish change their fighting style during the Reconquista?

• They invented gun powder, allowing for use of bombs.

• They made a wall of shields to protect themselves.

• Using large groups of soldiers all wielding the same weapon.

• They used bows and arrows for the first time in Europe.

How did Italy and Spain's geographic location dictate exploration?

• Caused Spain to explore west and Italy to explore east.

• Caused Spain to explore east and Italy to explore west.

• Caused Spain to explore north and Italy to explore south.

• Caused Spain to explore wine and Italy to explore pasta.

What title(s) did the Pope bestow on Ferdinand and Isabella?

• Man and Wife

• Besties for Forever

• Catholic Monarchs

• The Holy King and Queen of Portugal

What was the Spanish Inquisition?

• A Spanish language exam

• Another name for the Spanish Peninsula

• The name of Ferdinand and Isabella's home country

• A time when non-Christians were tortured for their beliefs

Why did Ferdinand and Isabella change their minds about sending Columbus across the Atlantic?

• They were sick of his persistent badgering.

• They wanted a vacation home in Florida.

• Spain was broke, and they needed gold.

• Gold told them to.

How did the marriage between King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella unify Spain?

• It introduced many new ideas which enticed others to join.

• Their combined great wealth enticed others to join.

• It joined two of the largest regions under one government.

• Everyone loves a fancy wedding.