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Catholic Monarchs/Reconquista Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the Term with the correct definition below: Royal Audencia

a)

An institution that imparted justice

b)

A royal representative that governed in different territories.

c)

An armed group who caught criminals

d)

An institution that collected taxes.

2.

Match the Term with the correct definition below: Viceroy

a)

An institution that imparted justice

b)

A royal representative that governed in different territories.

c)

An armed group who caught criminals

d)

An institution that collected taxes.

3.

Match the Term with the correct definition below: Santa Hermandad

a)

An institution that imparted justice

b)

A royal representative that governed in different territories.

c)

An armed group who caught criminals

d)

An institution that collected taxes.

4.

Match the Term with the correct definition below: Royal Treasury

a)

An institution that imparted justice

b)

A royal representative that governed in different territories.

c)

An armed group who caught criminals

d)

An institution that collected taxes.

5.

Which government institutions did the Catholic Monarchs Create. Click everyone

a)

Royal Audencia

b)

Council of Castile

c)

Cortes

d)

Town halls

e)

Corregidores

6.

To maintain religious uniformity, the Catholic monarchs re-established the Spanish __________

a)

mesta

b)

Inquisition

c)

age of discovery

d)

feudal system

e)

monarchy

7.

Under the Catholic Monarchy, Jews and Muslims could either convert to __________ or go into ________.

a)

Islam, exile

b)

Judaism, exile

c)

Christianity, exile

d)

Christianity, prison

e)

Christianity, Death

8.

Where was royal authority more strictly imposed?

a)

Castile

b)

Aragón

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

What do the images on the front/back of the coin represent?

a)

On the front, you can see the heads of the Catholic monarchs, on the back you can see their territories

b)

On the front, you can see the heads of the Catholic monarchs, on the back you can see their coat of arms

c)

On the front, you can see the coat of arms, on the back you can see heads of the Catholic Monarchs

10.

Fill in the blanks to answer the questions. The Mesta was a _______ farming association. It limited ________ expansion and ensured there was enough ________ available for livestock

a)

sheep, agricultural, land

b)

cattle, agricultural, competition

c)

sheep, agricultural, competition

d)

pork, shipping, land

11.

Why did cities like Valencia and Barcelona become more prosperous?

a)

The mesta allowed them to dominate arable and livestock agriculture

b)

A strong farming community developed dedicated to trade and artisanal activities

c)

A strong bourgeoisie class developed dedicated to trade and artisanal activities

d)

A strong bourgeoisie class developed dedicated farming sheep

12.

The main economic activity in 15th century Castile was _______ farming and livestock farming, particularly the wool from sheep which was exported to __________ and England.

a)

arable, Portugal

b)

arable, Flanders

c)

artisanal, Flanders

d)

bourgeoisie, Portugal

13.

The Mayorazgo was a law that ensured that ______ and titles were inherited by the oldest ____ or nearest relative

a)

monarchy, nobles

b)

land, nobles

c)

land, son

d)

land, daughter

e)

monarchy, land

14.

The Mayorazgo benefitted the ______ who gained economic power as a result and also the _____ because the law guaranteed loyalty of the noble families.

a)

monarchy, nobles

b)

land, nobles

c)

land, son

d)

land, daughter

e)

nobles, monarchy

15.

In Aragón, the main social groups were ________ and ________ who made up 80% of the population.

a)

peasants, clergy

b)

peasants, knights

c)

peasants, artisans

d)

peasants, nobles

16.

In Aragón, _____ had most of the privileges as they owned most of the land.

a)

knights

b)

nobles

c)

kings

d)

traders

17.

The 15th Century marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of

a)

Ancient History

b)

The Early Modern Period

c)

Modern Period

d)

Technological Revolution

18.

The rule of the Catholic Monarchs marked the end of the

a)

feudal system

b)

Visigoth Era

c)

Bourgeoisie

d)

Exploration Era

19.

What happened to the Kingdom of Portugal?

a)

Catholic Monarchs invaded Portugal and conquered it

b)

Catholic Monarchs' married into the monarchy of Portugal & eventually inherited the Kingdom

c)

Portugese Monarchs' married into the monarchy of Spain & eventually inherited the Kingdom

d)

All of the Above

20.

True or False: Castile and Aragón were united when the Ferdinand and Isabella got married in 1469.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

True or False: Even though Castile and Aragón united in 1479, each empire maintained its own borders, money, and laws.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The Catholic Monarchs extended their territory to include

a)

Navarre

b)

Naples

c)

North African Territory

d)

Rome

23.

Why did the Catholic Kings want to marry their children to foreign rulers?

a)

To increase their influence in Europe

b)

To increase their influence in the Americas

c)

So European countries would have more influence on the peninsula

d)

All of the Above

24.

Muslim Kingdom of Granada was conquered in....

a)

1498

b)

1492

c)

1488

d)

1512

25.

Why did the population grow in the 15th century? (2 correct)

a)

The Black Death killed nearly 1/3 of the population

b)

Conditions in the countryside improved

c)

Great epidemics like the Black Plague came to an end

d)

All of the Above

26.

What social groups increased their economic power?

a)

Artisans

b)

Bourgeoisie

c)

Nobles

27.

Why did the bourgeoisie increase its economic power?

a)

Wealth became more based on the production of goods

b)

Wealth was based more on trading and banking

c)

Wealth was based on the ownership of land

28.

Starting in the 8th Century, the Iberian Peninsula was occupied by _______ and renamed Al-Andalus

a)

Visigoths

b)

Castille

c)

Muslims

d)

Aragón

29.

The Kingdom of Asturias became the Kingdom of?

a)

León

b)

Castile

c)

Aragón

d)

Pamplona

30.

The reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims is known as

a)

The Reconquering

b)

The Revenge

c)

The Purge

d)

The Reconquista

31.

At first, Christians took refuge from Muslims in

a)

Sevilla

b)

Córdoba

c)

Galicia

d)

Asturias

32.

Alfonso III built a defensive line of castles in the West. The territory was named?

a)

Asutrias

b)

León

c)

Castile

d)

Aragón

33.

True or False: Pelayo defeated the Muslims at Covadonga in 722, starting the recoquista.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

In the 800's (9th Century), the people of _________ in Hispanic Marches freed themselves of Frankish rule.

a)

Visigoths

b)

Castille

c)

Muslims

d)

Aragón

35.

Pelayo was one of a number of Christian __________ nobles who took refuge in the ___________ of Asturias.

a)

Visigoth, Cordillera Cantábrica

b)

Roman, Cordillera Cantabrica

c)

Spanish, Pyrennes

d)

Visigoth, Pyrennes

36.

Who defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Covadonga?

a)

Alfonso I

b)

Pelayo

c)

Alfonso I and Alfonso II

d)

Sancho III

37.

The Hispanic Marches was/were a ____________ created by ____________ to protect the Frankish Kingdom from _________

a)

defensive zone, Pelayo, Muslims

b)

moat, Alfonso I, Vikings

c)

system of castiles, Charlemagne II, Muslims

d)

defensive zone, Alfonso III, Muslims

e)

defensive zone, Charlemagne, Muslims

38.

The Muslims asked the ___________ for help to defend themselves against the _____________

a)

Almoravids, Christians

b)

berbers ,Visigoths

c)

Almoravids, Muslims

d)

Almoravids, Visigoths

39.

Alfonso I conquest of Muslim ___________ marked the beginning of the conquest of the ______ Valley

a)

Sevilla, Duero

b)

Zaragoza, Duero

c)

Córdoba, Ebro

d)

Zaragoza, Ebro

40.

When the Christian Kings gained control of the Iberian Peninsula the encouraged people to settle there by giving them

a)

trade permits

b)

personal freedom

c)

tax exemptions

d)

all of the above

41.

The Christian Kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula were made up of

a)

Jews, Hindus, Muslims

b)

Jews, Christians, Buddhists

c)

Jews, Christians, Hindus

d)

Jews, Christians, Muslims

42.

Many _______ & _________ philosophical and scientific texts arrived in Europe via Al - Andalus

a)

Frankish, Roman

b)

Greek, Latin

c)

Muslim, Greek

d)

Latin, Roman

e)

Greek, Frankish

43.

Christians in Al-Andalus were known as

a)

Mozarabs

b)

Mudéjares

c)

Moriscos

d)

Jews

44.

Muslims in Christian territory were known as

a)

Mozarabs

b)

Mudéjares

c)

Moriscos

d)

Jews

45.

Muslims in Christian territory forced to convert to Christianity in the 15th century were known as

a)

Mozarabs

b)

Mudéjares

c)

Moriscos

d)

Jews

46.

These people lived in special neighborhoods and worked as money lenders, doctors, scientists and translators.

a)

Mozarabs

b)

Mudéjares

c)

Moriscos

d)

Jews

47.

Why could the Kingdom of Pamplona not expand?

a)

It lost a war with neighboring Christian Kingdoms

b)

It formed an alliance with Muslims neighbors

c)

It shared borders with Christian neighbors so it could not conquer Muslim Land

d)

Its army was leak and its finances were low.

48.

True or False: Portugal became independent from Castile and León in the 12th century led by King Alfonso Enríquez

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Why is the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa so important?

a)

The Almohad Empire collapsed

b)

The Muslims never amounted a strong offensive on the Christian armies again?

c)

Most Muslims in Castile fled to Granada

d)

All of the Above are correct

50.

What happened to the Muslims who were conquered by Aragón?

a)

They fled to Granada

b)

They were imprisoned or killed

c)

They stayed in Christian territory but kept their religion and culture

d)

They fled to North Africa or to the Kingdom of Toledo

51.

Why is there a Statue of Ferdinand III in Plaza Nueva?

a)

He united the entire Iberian Peninsula for Castile

b)

He won the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

c)

He conquered Seville in 1248 for the Kingdom of Castile

d)

He built the Alcazar and La Giralda

52.

Which Kingdom had a strong bourgeoisie?

a)

Crown of Aragón

b)

Crown of Castile

c)

Both

d)

Neither

53.

What material dominated the economy of Castile?

a)

wool

b)

olive oil

c)

spices

d)

wheat

54.

What was "The Mesta?"

a)

A part of the government of Castile made up of nobles and clergymen

b)

An extensive trade network in the Mediterranean dominated by the Crown of Aragón

c)

An organization dedicated to protect livestock farmers involved with the wool trade

d)

A form of government with monarchs at the highest level and clergy/nobles at the lower levels

55.

Most of the wool owned by nobles in Castile was sent to

a)

Flanders

b)

England

c)

France

d)

All of the Above

56.

Why was there no bourgeoisie in Castile?

a)

Because there were no transport routes

b)

Because the peasants were too powerful

c)

Because the living conditions made it impossible

d)

Because the nobles did not allow artisanal activities to develop

57.

Which Kingdom had a more dynamic economic?

a)

Crown of Aragón

b)

Crown of Castile

c)

Both

d)

Neither had a dynamic economic, they both specialized in one thing

58.

The nobles and clergy were more powerful in the

a)

Crown of Aragón

b)

Crown of Castile

c)

Both

d)

Neither had a power nobles or clergy

59.

The economy of Aragón was based upon

a)

livestock farming

b)

sea trade

c)

textiles

d)

metal working

e)

All of the Above

60.

Which of the following was NOT one of the territories Aragón conquered areas along the Mediterranean coast? 

a)

Sicily

b)

Sardinia

c)

Athens

d)

Naples

e)

Cyprus

61.

The Cortes of Castile

a)

Wrote and approved laws for Castile

b)

Advised the King and sometimes approved laws

c)

Was composed only of Kings and Queens

d)

Wrote laws, approved laws, and served as judges for crimes

62.

What is the meaning of this image?

a)

The Black Death was deadly no matter if you were a King, a Queen or a Trader.

b)

The Black Death led to a decreased population but more abundant food for survivors

c)

The Black Death led to wars in both Castile and Aragón between monarchs and nobles

d)

The Black Death spread throughout Europe