Context of Spanish Colonialism

The barbarians who occupied Spain starting in 500 AD

• Visigoths

• Vandals

• Moors

• Ostrogoths

The empire which the Moors belonged to

• Islamic Empire

• Mongolian Empire

• Roman Empire

• African Empire

What was the reconquista?

• The series of events with the goal of driving the Muslims out of Spain

• The ascension of El Cid to the throne

• The division of the world by Pope Alexander VI

• The rule of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Who was El Cid?

• He led the first successful reconquista.

• He was was the first king of Spain.

• He discovered Portugal.

• He was the last Moorish King.

Who was Boabdil?

• He led the first successful reconquista.

• He was was the first king of Spain.

• He discovered Portugal.

• He was the last Moorish King.

What was the FIRST Spanish city that was freed from the Muslims?

• Valencia

• Aragon

• Castille

• Seville

Where are King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella from? (Choose TWO answers.)

• Valencia

• Aragon

• Castille

• Seville

Henry the Navigator contributed the following EXCEPT:

• He discovered America.

• He started a school of navigation.

• He helped in the creation of the caravel.

• He used his own money for his million dreams that are keeping him awake.

Why did Henry the Navigator pick Sagres Point, Portugal as the site for the new school?

• Because they could see a hint of a faraway land from it

• Because it was cheap

• Because the magical navigation fairies lived there

• Because it was the home of Henry the Navigator

Which place did Portugal NOT explore?

• America

• Africa

• India

• Spice Islands