Spanish History and Politics Overview

The video provides a comprehensive overview of Spain's history, from its early days on the Iberian Peninsula through Roman and Muslim conquests, the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, and the impact of the Napoleonic Wars. It covers the dictatorship under Franco and Spain's transition to democracy, highlighting key historical events and developments that shaped modern Spain.

Where is the Kingdom of Spain located?

• On the Scandinavian Peninsula

• On the Iberian Peninsula

• On the Balkan Peninsula

• On the Italian Peninsula

Which two crowns were united by the marriage of King Fernando II and Queen Isabella I?

• Castile and Portugal

• Castile and Aragon

• Aragon and Navarre

• Portugal and Navarre

What marked the beginning of the Spanish Empire?

• The unification of Castile and Aragon

• The defeat of the Ottomans at Lepanto

• The discovery of the New World by Columbus

• The conquest of Granada

Which dynasty was installed in Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession?

• The Plantagenets

• The Tudors

• The Habsburgs

• The Bourbons

What was the outcome of the Napoleonic invasion of Spain?

• Spain remained neutral

• Spain formed an alliance with Britain

• Spain gained new territories

• Spain became a French puppet state

Who was the leader of Spain after the Spanish Civil War?

• King Juan Carlos I

• General Francisco Franco

• Prince Amadeus of Savoy

• King Alfonso XIII

What was the economic period of rapid growth in Spain during Franco's regime called?

• The Spanish Boom

• The Spanish Renaissance

• The Spanish Revival

• The Spanish Miracle

When did Spain transition to democracy?

• After the War of the Spanish Succession

• After the Napoleonic Wars

• After the Spanish-American War

• After the death of Franco

Which currency did Spain fully adopt in 2002?

• The Dollar

• The Pound

• The Euro

• The Peseta

Which international organization is Spain NOT a member of?

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• The European Union

• The United Nations

• The African Union