5º SOCIAL MODERN AGE

What are the start and end dates of the Modern Age?

• 1789 to 1900
• 1492 to 1789
• 1450 to 1600
• 1600 to 1750

What were the aims of the firs sovereigns of the Spanish monarchy?

• To unify Spain (political and religious), expand territories, and promote Catholicism.

• To promote trade with Africa
• To establish a democratic government
• To support the Protestant Reformation

What were the names of the three ships that left for the Americas?

When the King of Portugal refused to pay for the voyage to discover new routes to India, what treaty did Columbus sign with the Catholic Monarchs?

• Treaty of Alcáçovas
• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Capitulations of Santa Fe
• Capitulations of Granada

What three factors led the moment of the dicovery of America?

• Development in navigation

• Desire to spread Christianism

• Discovery of gold mines in South America
• Desire for new trade routes

What territory did Hernan Cortés conquer?

• Spanish Empire (present-day Spain)
• Maya Civilization (present-day Guatemala)
• Aztec Empire (present-day Mexico)
• Inca Empire (present-day Peru)

Why was Carlos I not considered popular on his throne?

• Due to the heavy taxes, foreigner imposed in power positions and he couldn speak Spanish.

• Due to his authoritarian rule, conflicts with Parliament, and religious policies.

• He had strong support from the common people.
• His reign was marked by economic prosperity.

What was the treaty that Charles V signed for the recognition of religious freedom?

• Peace of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Treaty of Westphalia
• Peace of Augsburg

How many monarchs were there during the 17th century in Spain?

• 4
• 2
• 3
• 5

What were the main changes that Spain experienced in the 17th century?

• Spain saw a significant increase in agricultural production and trade, and improvement of the economy.

• Spain experienced a military resurgence, territorial expansion and improvement of the economy..

• Spain experienced political decline, economic recession, new trade system, Spanish hegemony and absolute monarchies.