15th Century
Which was the last remaining taifa kingdom in Spain?
The last remaining taifa kingdom in Spain was the kingdom of Granada
What did European nations want to find?
They wanted to find new routes to Asia to make trading easier.
Who were the descendants of the Catholic Monarchs?
Their descendants were Carlos I and Felipe II
How long did the Modern Age in Spain lasted?
It lasted approximately 300 years, since 1492 to the end of the 18th Century
Where did Columbus leave from? And when?
He left from Puerto de Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, on 3 August 1492
Who was the fist Habsburg king?
Carlos I was the first one.
Who were Isabel I and Fernando II?
They were the Catholic Monarch
Why did he arrive to San Salvador?
Because he decided to sail west across the Atlantic Ocean
When did Felipe II reign?
He reigned from 1556 to 1598
How did they expanded their territories?
They added territories such as Melilla, the Canary Islands and the kingdom of Navarra
Name the 3 caravels
La Pinta, La Niña and La Santa Maria
Which territories did Felipe II inherit?
He inherited the Portuguese territories such as Brazil, Angola and the Maluku Islands
Which strategy did Catholic Monarch use to establish alliances with other nations?
They married their children into other European royal families to establish strong alliances.
What goods did Spain import from America?
Spain imported gold, silver, fruit, vegetables, cocoa and vanilla
What was the Renaissance?
It was an European Cultural Movement based on ideas from Ancient Greece and Rome