Iberian Conflict
Christian kingdoms in northern Spain fought to take back southern lands from Muslim rule. This long struggle was called what?
the Reconquista
Spanish leaders believed expansion would bring what?
wealth, power, prestige, and religious influence.
What was 1 of the 4 main reasons for war between the Aztecs and Spanish?
Religion, Worldview, Wealth, Power
A large state that controls many peoples
Empire
Spain was shaped by many waves of invasion and contact, including the Romans, Germanic peoples, and these people from North Africa apart of what empire?
the Moores of the Umayyad Empire
Who believed Believed Tenochtitlan was the center of the universe?
Aztecs
Although the Aztec and Spanish had very different religions and histories, both societies believed that power, religion, and empire were what?
central to their success
Inquisition
Spanish religious court used to enforce Catholic belief
Roman Catholicism was treated as the only true faith in Spain. This was a civil and religious court that judged people accused of not following the Catholic faith. Eventually, Jews and Muslims were expelled from Spain.
The Spanish Inquisition
Which 2 monarchs funded Christopher on his voyages?
Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile
The Aztec worldview was more (A) and centred on Tenochtitlan and Mesoamerica. The Spanish worldview was more global and (B) because of trade, war, exploration, and (C).
A = Local
B = Expantionist
C = Colonization
Belief that monarchs receive their power from God
Divine Right
When did the Reconquista begin and end?
1085-1492
Who believed that motivations for war were mainly land, wealth, power, and conversion?
Spaniards
The Aztec's and Spanish's power was organized from the top down. With that said, what did both have?
Both had strong leaders
Chinampa
Raised farming field built in shallow water
Why did Aragon and Castile ally?
strengthened the monarchy, centralized government, increased taxes, reduced the power of nobles, and gave the monarchy more control over religion and government.
What were the main worldviews for education for the Aztecs and Spaniards?
Aztecs = Education for all children
Spaniards = Education mostly for wealthy and noble groups
Why did it matter that both the Aztecs, and Spanish respected warriors?
Military success brought honour and power
Aztec neighbourhood or community group
Calpulli