Historical Periods
Historians can group historical events into two main groups. These are...
Prehistory and History.
In which century did the Contemporary times begin in Europe?
In the 18th century.
Which organisation was created to ensure peace?
The UN, United Nations.
What is the "Ley Sálica"?
A law which did not allow women to inherit the throne.
In the early 20th century, most of Spain's population still worked in...
Agriculture (farming).
Prehistory is divided into...
The Paleolithic age, the Neolithic age and the Metal age.
Name two of the most significant events of the 18th century.
The French revolution and the industrial revolution.
True or False: The Second World War started in 1939?
True!
What caused the First Carlist War?
Fernando VII changed the law of succession so that his daughter Isabel would become Queen. His brother The Infante Carlos María Isidro did not accept this and wanted to reclaim the throne for himself.
General Primo de Rivera's dictatorship lasted between...
1923-1930.
Which events mark the beginning and the end of the Middle Ages?
The start is marked by the fall of the Roman Empire (476), and the end is marked by the discovery of America (1492).
Name two of the most important advances that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.
Technical advances (The steam engine)
Medical advances.
Which constitution was written in Cádiz? When?
The first Spanish Constitution (La Pepa), in 1812.
Which two groups fought against each other in the First Carlist War? Who won?
The Liberals, who supported Isabel (Isabelinos), and the Absolutists, who supported The Infante Carlos (Carlistas).
The Isabelinos won the war.
Who led a coup against the new government after the 1936 elections?
General Francisco Franco.
Name all the Historical periods.
Prehistory, the Ancient times, the Middle Ages, the Modern ages and the Contemporary Times.
What were the main goals of the French Revolution, inspired by the ideas of Enlightenment?
To end the absolutist Monarchy in France, and to get equal rights and liberties for all French people.
Which event caused the War of Independence in 1808?
Napoleon Bonaparte's Invasion of Spain.
When was the First Spanish Republic formed? Which king renounced the throne at this time?
It was formed in 1873, when Amadeo I de Saboya renounced the throne.
Name the two major reforms which started during the Second Spanish Republic and give one example of each.
Social and Economic Reform: Took land from land owners and gave it to the peasants, improved working conditions, promoted primary education.
Political Reform: Modernised Spain's army, expelled military men that were against the republic, removed the influence of the church, recognised the autonomy of Cataluña, País Vasco and Galicia.
Which events mark the beginning and the end of the Contemporary times?
The beginning is marked by the French Revolution (1789), and these times have not yet ended.
What caused World War One?
The creation of empires in Africa and Asia, where European countries got the raw materials they needed for their industries. The rivalry between these powerful European countries caused WW1.
What did Fernando VII of Bourbon restore when he returned to the Spain throne? What did he abolish?
He restored Absolutism and abolished the Constitution of 1812.
Which King established the Bourbon Monarchy? Which two political parties took turns in government at this time?
The liberals and the Conservatives.
What is Regenerationism?
The period where different Spanish governments tried to modernise Spain and create a liberal democracy.