Iberian History: Reconquista and Inquisition

What was the Reconquista?

• A series of battles to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule

• A treaty between Spain and Portugal

• A religious festival in Spain

• A trade agreement between European countries

Which two kingdoms were primarily involved in the Reconquista?

• France and England

• Castile and Aragon

• Italy and Germany

• Norway and Sweden

What was the main goal of the Spanish Inquisition?

• To explore new lands

• To convert non-Christians to Christianity

• To improve trade routes

• To establish new laws

Who were the primary targets of the Spanish Inquisition?

• Merchants and traders

• Scientists and inventors

• Jews and Muslims

• Farmers and peasants

What was one significant impact of the Reconquista on Spain?

• It led to the discovery of America

• It unified Spain under Christian rule

• It caused the fall of the Roman Empire

• It started the Industrial Revolution

How did the Reconquista affect the cultural landscape of the Iberian Peninsula?

• It introduced Buddhism to the region

• It led to the blending of Christian and Muslim cultures

• It isolated the region from the rest of Europe

• It made Latin the official language

What was the role of the Catholic Church during the Inquisition?

• To promote scientific research

• To enforce religious conformity

• To build new schools

• To support local artists

Which monarchs were responsible for establishing the Spanish Inquisition?

• Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

• Ferdinand and Isabella

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

• Charles V and Philip II

What was a consequence of the religious tensions in Spain during the Inquisition?

• Increased trade with Asia

• Expulsion of Jews and Muslims

• Formation of a new empire

• Discovery of new scientific theories

How did the rise of Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms impact global exploration?

• It led to the decline of European influence

• It initiated the Age of Exploration

• It caused the fall of the Ottoman Empire

• It ended the Silk Road trade