Spanish Monarchs Family Tree | Pelayo to Felipe VI

Who was the earliest verifiable Spanish ancestor of the later monarchs of Spain?

• Peter, Duke of Cantabria

• Pelagius

• Charlemagne

• Alfonso the Great

Which kingdom became dominant among the Christian kingdoms of Spain around the year 1000?

• Navarre

• Aragon

• Leon

• Galicia

What was the outcome of the War of Two Peters?

• Peter of Castile retained his throne

• Henry became king, establishing the House of Trastamara

• Peter of Aragon became king of Castile

• The war ended in a stalemate

Which monarchs are known for completing the Reconquista and sponsoring Columbus's journey?

• Charles V and Philip II

• Ferdinand II and Isabella I

• Philip V and Maria Teresa

• Alfonso VI and Empress Uraca

What was a significant consequence of the Habsburg inbreeding?

• The unification of Spain and Portugal

• The War of the Spanish Succession

• The expansion of Spanish colonies

• The rise of the House of Bourbon

Which house took over the Spanish monarchy after the War of the Spanish Succession?

• House of Bourbon

• House of Habsburg

• House of Trastamara

• House of Jimenez

What was the main political issue during the Carlist Wars?

• The unification of Spain and Portugal

• The succession of Isabella II

• The expansion of Spanish colonies

• The establishment of a republic

Who restored the Spanish monarchy after Franco's dictatorship?

• Isabella II

• Alfonso XIII

• Juan Carlos I

• Felipe VI

What is the current line of succession in Spain based on?

• Salic law

• Elective monarchy

• Male preference primogeniture

• Absolute primogeniture

Who is the current heir presumptive to the Spanish throne?

• Juan Carlos I

• Carlos, Count of Molina

• Leonor, eldest daughter of King Felipe VI

• Luis Alfonso