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WorksheetsContemporary Spanish History 1
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What marked the beginning of the Contemporary Age?
The Independence war
The French Revolution
The Battle of Bailén
The Treaty of Fontainebleau
The French Revolution was in__________
1789
1798
1808
1814
When was the revolt against the French Army in Madrid?
19th July 1808
2nd May 1808
3rd May 1808
19th March 1812
The first liberal constitution was signed in _______
1812
1808
1814
1821
The Liberal constitution "La Pepa" allowed women to vote .
True
False
Select two the reasons the Spanish Colonies in America became independent in the XIX Century.
Spain was busy fighting against the french.
They wanted to have their own king.
They were influenced by the French Revolution.
Spain didn't want to rule those countries.
In Spain the Industrial revolution was faster than in Europe.
True
False
Joseph I Bonaparte was a popular king.
True
False
A political party was created when Fernando VII died. It was formed by people against Isabel II's reign.
Carlists
Liberals
Absolutists
What is the Spanish War of Independence?
The war that broke out when Jose I Bonaparte was the King of France.
The war that broke out when Spain invaded England.
The war that broke out when Napoleón Bonaparte had invaded Spain and Jose I was the King.
The fight between Carlos IV and Fernando VII
Who was Manuel Godoy?
Carlos IV¨s Prime
Minister
A king
Fernando VII's Prime Minister
An artist
Absolutism means...
The King passing the Salic Law.
The king´s unlimited powers.
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.
Power to the people.
What was the beginning of the Spanish War of Independence?
Madrid revolted against the French
Napoleon stole the king's horses
French soldiers revolted
Spain wanted independence from Europe
Where was the Constitution of 1812 signed?
In Madrid
In Seville
In Cádiz
What did Fernando VII do when he returned to power in 1814?
He abolished the Constitution of Cádiz and restored the Absolute monarchy.
He accepted the Constitution of Cádiz.
He rewrote the Constitution.
Choose the most suitable definition to describe the 19th century in Spain
Splendour and expansion.
Inestability and constant changes in government.
Inestability but expansion of the Empire.
Conservative and monarchic.
Choose the correct sequence:
Carlos IV - Fernando VII - Isabel II - 1st Republic - Alfonso XII
Carlos IV - Fernando VII - José Bonaparte - Fernando VII - Isabel II - Amadedo de Saboya - 1st Republic - Alfonso XII
Carlos IV - José Bonaparte - Fernando VII - Isabel II - 1st Republic - Alfonso XII
Carlos IV - Isabel II - Fernando VII- 1st Republic - Alfonso XII
A Republic is
a form of government with a king
a form of government with a Queen
a form of government with a constitution
a form of government with no king
Who signed the Treaty of Fontainebleau in 1807?
Napoleón and Manuel Godoy.
Manuel Godoy and Carlos IV.
Fernando VII and Napoleón.
Napoleón and Carlos IV.
Spain signed the Treaty of Fontainebleau with France...
To invade United Kingdom.
To invade Morocco.
To invade Portugal.
To invade France.
With the Constitution of Cádiz, the power of the..................was reduced.
republic
people
monarchy
government
What does Salic Law mean?
Someone who acts as king or queen.
Female and Male menbers of a royal family can be crowned.
Only male members of royal family are allowed to be crowned.
The Abolition of Monarchy.
