Castile vs Aragon

Which Kingdom had a strong bourgeoisie?

• Crown of Aragón

• Crown of Castile

• Both

• Neither

What material dominated the economy of Castile?

• wool

• olive oil

• spices

• wheat

What was "The Mesta?"

• A part of the government of Castile made up of nobles and clergymen

• An extensive trade network in the Mediterranean dominated by the Crown of Aragón

• An organization dedicated to protect livestock farmers involved with the wool trade

• A form of government with monarchs at the highest level and clergy/nobles at the lower levels

Most of the wool owned by nobles in Castile was sent to

• Flanders

• England

• France

• All of the Above

Why was there no bourgeoisie in Castile?

• Because there were no transport routes

• Because the peasants were too powerful

• Because the living conditions made it impossible

• Because the nobles did not allow artisanal activities to develop

Which Kingdom had a more dynamic economic?

• Crown of Aragón

• Crown of Castile

• Both

• Neither had a dynamic economic, they both specialized in one thing

The nobles and clergy were more powerful in the

• Crown of Aragón

• Crown of Castile

• Both

• Neither had a power nobles or clergy

The economy of Aragón was based upon

• livestock farming

• sea trade

• textiles

• metal working

• All of the Above

Which of the following was NOT one of the territories Aragón conquered areas along the Mediterranean coast? 

• Sicily

• Sardinia

• Athens

• Naples

• Cyprus

The Cortes of Castile

• Wrote and approved laws for Castile

• Advised the King and sometimes approved laws

• Was composed only of Kings and Queens

• Wrote laws, approved laws, and served as judges for crimes