Kings
In the 15th century the … financed Cristóbal Colón’s expedition that led to the arrival in America
The Catholic Kings
In the ... centuries, many voyages of exploration took place, thanks to advances in navigation.
15th and 16th
During the Modern Age, the Renaissance style and the Baroque style were originated in...
Italy.
In the Modern Age, society was still divided into two groups, ...
the privileged and the non-privileged.
In the 16th century, Carlos I and … expanded the territories of the Spanish Empire.
Felipe II
When Cristóbal Colón landed in America, there were three great civilisations:
Aztecs, Incas and Mayas.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ... was a period of artistic and literary splendour in Spain.
Golden Age, or Siglo de Oro
Spanish trade with America was controlled by the Casa de Contratación in...
Sevilla.
In the 18th century, following the War of the Spanish Succession, the … dinasty came to power.
Borbón
The arrival in America in 1492 marked the beginning of...
the Modern Age.
What two artistic styles were there in the Modern Age?
Baroque and Renaissance
In the 17th century, king delegated their power to their favourites, called … . The Spanish Empire became weak and fragmented.
Validos
In Spain, the main proponent of enlightened despotism was...
Carlos III.
What were the main intruments for navigation?
Compass, navigation charts and caravel
Name one painter of the Siglo de Oro.
Velázquez, Zurabrán or Murillo.
In 1713, the War of the Spanish Succession ended with the victory of...
the Borbón dynasty.
What is the orgin of America’s name?
In honour of Amerigo Vespucci, who proved that the islands were part of a new continent.
Name one writer of the Siglo de Oro.
Cervantes.