Spain Reaches the Americas, c1490-1512 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Spain become unified through royal marriage?
In which year did Spain become unified through royal marriage?
1479
Which two kingdoms united to form a unified Spain?
Which two kingdoms united to form a unified Spain?
Castile and Aragon
What choice did Muslims and Jews face in Spain during the 1490s?
What choice did Muslims and Jews face in Spain during the 1490s?
Convert to Christianity or leave
Why did the Catholic Monarchs enforce religious uniformity?
Why did the Catholic Monarchs enforce religious uniformity?
To strengthen rule & reduce conflicts
What geographic feature gave Spain advantages for maritime exploration?
What geographic feature gave Spain advantages for maritime exploration?
Position on the Atlantic Ocean
What was the 'crusading spirit' promoted by the Catholic Church?
What was the 'crusading spirit' promoted by the Catholic Church?
Defending faith & spreading Christianity
In which year did Ferdinand and Isabella conquer Granada?
In which year did Ferdinand and Isabella conquer Granada?
1492
What did the conquest of Granada complete?
What did the conquest of Granada complete?
The Reconquista
What was Granada before its conquest in 1492?
What was Granada before its conquest in 1492?
The last Muslim state in south Spain
What religious goal motivated Spanish expansion?
What religious goal motivated Spanish expansion?
Converting local populations
Which precious metals did Spain hope to find through exploration?
Which precious metals did Spain hope to find through exploration?
Gold and silver
What trade destination did Spain hope to reach through exploration?
What trade destination did Spain hope to reach through exploration?
The East Indies