WorksheetsCatholic Monarchs/Reconquista Review
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
Match the Term with the correct definition below: Royal Audencia
An institution that imparted justice
A royal representative that governed in different territories.
An armed group who caught criminals
An institution that collected taxes.
Match the Term with the correct definition below: Viceroy
An institution that imparted justice
A royal representative that governed in different territories.
An armed group who caught criminals
An institution that collected taxes.
Match the Term with the correct definition below: Santa Hermandad
An institution that imparted justice
A royal representative that governed in different territories.
An armed group who caught criminals
An institution that collected taxes.
Match the Term with the correct definition below: Royal Treasury
An institution that imparted justice
A royal representative that governed in different territories.
An armed group who caught criminals
An institution that collected taxes.
Which government institutions did the Catholic Monarchs Create. Click everyone
Royal Audencia
Council of Castile
Cortes
Town halls
Corregidores
To maintain religious uniformity, the Catholic monarchs re-established the Spanish __________
mesta
Inquisition
age of discovery
feudal system
monarchy
Under the Catholic Monarchy, Jews and Muslims could either convert to __________ or go into ________.
Islam, exile
Judaism, exile
Christianity, exile
Christianity, prison
Christianity, Death
Where was royal authority more strictly imposed?
Castile
Aragón
Both
Neither
What do the images on the front/back of the coin represent?
On the front, you can see the heads of the Catholic monarchs, on the back you can see their territories
On the front, you can see the heads of the Catholic monarchs, on the back you can see their coat of arms
On the front, you can see the coat of arms, on the back you can see heads of the Catholic Monarchs
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
sheep, agricultural, land
cattle, agricultural, competition
sheep, agricultural, competition
pork, shipping, land
Why did cities like Valencia and Barcelona become more prosperous?
The mesta allowed them to dominate arable and livestock agriculture
A strong farming community developed dedicated to trade and artisanal activities
A strong bourgeoisie class developed dedicated to trade and artisanal activities
A strong bourgeoisie class developed dedicated farming sheep
The main economic activity in 15th century Castile was _______ farming and livestock farming, particularly the wool from sheep which was exported to __________ and England.
arable, Portugal
arable, Flanders
artisanal, Flanders
bourgeoisie, Portugal
The Mayorazgo was a law that ensured that ______ and titles were inherited by the oldest ____ or nearest relative
monarchy, nobles
land, nobles
land, son
land, daughter
monarchy, land
The Mayorazgo benefitted the ______ who gained economic power as a result and also the _____ because the law guaranteed loyalty of the noble families.
monarchy, nobles
land, nobles
land, son
land, daughter
nobles, monarchy
In Aragón, the main social groups were ________ and ________ who made up 80% of the population.
peasants, clergy
peasants, knights
peasants, artisans
peasants, nobles
In Aragón, _____ had most of the privileges as they owned most of the land.
knights
nobles
kings
traders
The 15th Century marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of
Ancient History
The Early Modern Period
Modern Period
Technological Revolution
The rule of the Catholic Monarchs marked the end of the
feudal system
Visigoth Era
Bourgeoisie
Exploration Era
What happened to the Kingdom of Portugal?
Catholic Monarchs invaded Portugal and conquered it
Catholic Monarchs' married into the monarchy of Portugal & eventually inherited the Kingdom
Portugese Monarchs' married into the monarchy of Spain & eventually inherited the Kingdom
All of the Above
True or False: Castile and Aragón were united when the Ferdinand and Isabella got married in 1469.
True
False
True or False: Even though Castile and Aragón united in 1479, each empire maintained its own borders, money, and laws.
True
False
The Catholic Monarchs extended their territory to include
Navarre
Naples
North African Territory
Rome
Why did the Catholic Kings want to marry their children to foreign rulers?
To increase their influence in Europe
To increase their influence in the Americas
So European countries would have more influence on the peninsula
All of the Above
Muslim Kingdom of Granada was conquered in....
1498
1492
1488
1512
Why did the population grow in the 15th century? (2 correct)
The Black Death killed nearly 1/3 of the population
Conditions in the countryside improved
Great epidemics like the Black Plague came to an end
All of the Above
What social groups increased their economic power?
Artisans
Bourgeoisie
Nobles
Why did the bourgeoisie increase its economic power?
Wealth became more based on the production of goods
Wealth was based more on trading and banking
Wealth was based on the ownership of land
Starting in the 8th Century, the Iberian Peninsula was occupied by _______ and renamed Al-Andalus
Visigoths
Castille
Muslims
Aragón
The Kingdom of Asturias became the Kingdom of?
León
Castile
Aragón
Pamplona
The reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims is known as
The Reconquering
The Revenge
The Purge
The Reconquista
At first, Christians took refuge from Muslims in
Sevilla
Córdoba
Galicia
Asturias
Alfonso III built a defensive line of castles in the West. The territory was named?
Asutrias
León
Castile
Aragón
True or False: Pelayo defeated the Muslims at Covadonga in 722, starting the recoquista.
True
False
In the 800's (9th Century), the people of _________ in Hispanic Marches freed themselves of Frankish rule.
Visigoths
Castille
Muslims
Aragón
Pelayo was one of a number of Christian __________ nobles who took refuge in the ___________ of Asturias.
Visigoth, Cordillera Cantábrica
Roman, Cordillera Cantabrica
Spanish, Pyrennes
Visigoth, Pyrennes
Who defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Covadonga?
Alfonso I
Pelayo
Alfonso I and Alfonso II
Sancho III
The Hispanic Marches was/were a ____________ created by ____________ to protect the Frankish Kingdom from _________
defensive zone, Pelayo, Muslims
moat, Alfonso I, Vikings
system of castiles, Charlemagne II, Muslims
defensive zone, Alfonso III, Muslims
defensive zone, Charlemagne, Muslims
The Muslims asked the ___________ for help to defend themselves against the _____________
Almoravids, Christians
berbers ,Visigoths
Almoravids, Muslims
Almoravids, Visigoths
Alfonso I conquest of Muslim ___________ marked the beginning of the conquest of the ______ Valley
Sevilla, Duero
Zaragoza, Duero
Córdoba, Ebro
Zaragoza, Ebro
When the Christian Kings gained control of the Iberian Peninsula the encouraged people to settle there by giving them
trade permits
personal freedom
tax exemptions
all of the above
The Christian Kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula were made up of
Jews, Hindus, Muslims
Jews, Christians, Buddhists
Jews, Christians, Hindus
Jews, Christians, Muslims
Many _______ & _________ philosophical and scientific texts arrived in Europe via Al - Andalus
Frankish, Roman
Greek, Latin
Muslim, Greek
Latin, Roman
Greek, Frankish
Christians in Al-Andalus were known as
Mozarabs
Mudéjares
Moriscos
Jews
Muslims in Christian territory were known as
Mozarabs
Mudéjares
Moriscos
Jews
Muslims in Christian territory forced to convert to Christianity in the 15th century were known as
Mozarabs
Mudéjares
Moriscos
Jews
These people lived in special neighborhoods and worked as money lenders, doctors, scientists and translators.
Mozarabs
Mudéjares
Moriscos
Jews
Why could the Kingdom of Pamplona not expand?
It lost a war with neighboring Christian Kingdoms
It formed an alliance with Muslims neighbors
It shared borders with Christian neighbors so it could not conquer Muslim Land
Its army was leak and its finances were low.
True or False: Portugal became independent from Castile and León in the 12th century led by King Alfonso Enríquez
True
False
Why is the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa so important?
The Almohad Empire collapsed
The Muslims never amounted a strong offensive on the Christian armies again?
Most Muslims in Castile fled to Granada
All of the Above are correct
What happened to the Muslims who were conquered by Aragón?
They fled to Granada
They were imprisoned or killed
They stayed in Christian territory but kept their religion and culture
They fled to North Africa or to the Kingdom of Toledo
Why is there a Statue of Ferdinand III in Plaza Nueva?
He united the entire Iberian Peninsula for Castile
He won the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa
He conquered Seville in 1248 for the Kingdom of Castile
He built the Alcazar and La Giralda
Which Kingdom had a strong bourgeoisie?
Crown of Aragón
Crown of Castile
Both
Neither
What material dominated the economy of Castile?
wool
olive oil
spices
wheat
What was "The Mesta?"
A part of the government of Castile made up of nobles and clergymen
An extensive trade network in the Mediterranean dominated by the Crown of Aragón
An organization dedicated to protect livestock farmers involved with the wool trade
A form of government with monarchs at the highest level and clergy/nobles at the lower levels
Most of the wool owned by nobles in Castile was sent to
Flanders
England
France
All of the Above
Why was there no bourgeoisie in Castile?
Because there were no transport routes
Because the peasants were too powerful
Because the living conditions made it impossible
Because the nobles did not allow artisanal activities to develop
Which Kingdom had a more dynamic economic?
Crown of Aragón
Crown of Castile
Both
Neither had a dynamic economic, they both specialized in one thing
The nobles and clergy were more powerful in the
Crown of Aragón
Crown of Castile
Both
Neither had a power nobles or clergy
The economy of Aragón was based upon
livestock farming
sea trade
textiles
metal working
All of the Above
Which of the following was NOT one of the territories Aragón conquered areas along the Mediterranean coast?
Sicily
Sardinia
Athens
Naples
Cyprus
The Cortes of Castile
Wrote and approved laws for Castile
Advised the King and sometimes approved laws
Was composed only of Kings and Queens
Wrote laws, approved laws, and served as judges for crimes
What is the meaning of this image?
The Black Death was deadly no matter if you were a King, a Queen or a Trader.
The Black Death led to a decreased population but more abundant food for survivors
The Black Death led to wars in both Castile and Aragón between monarchs and nobles
The Black Death spread throughout Europe
