Modern Age in Spain and America

1

150

TRUE OR FALSE

The Aragonese economy underwent a phase of expansion. 

FALSE

250

Vocabulary: 

(n) - a union or association formed for mutual benefit (ex: organizations, between countries) 

Alliance

400

What were the three social groups? 

First, Second, Third Estate

2

150

TRUE OR FALSE: 

Isabela I and Philip II laid the foundations for Spanish hegemony in Europe. 

FALSE. Isabela I and Ferdinand II. 

250

Vocabulary: 

(adj) - lower in rank or position

Subordinate

400

Give one of the main economic activities of the Castillans in America? 

• Mining

• Agrarian activities

• Trade

3

150

TRUE OR FALSE:

Philip II did not inherit his father’s central European territory nor was he made the Holy Roman Emperor.

TRUE

250

Vocabulary: 

(n) - competition for the same objective or for superiority

Rivalry

400

Who governed the new territories? 

The Council of Indies

4

150

TRUE OR FALSE: 

The population of Castilla declined. 

FALSE. It became the most populated kingdom as the population rose. 

250

Vocabulary:

(v) - to receive or be left with from a former owner

Inherit

400

He was elected Holy Roman Emperor and also ruled over Germany. 

Charles I. 

5

150

TRUE OR FALSE: 

Charles I was born and raised in the Netherlands.

TRUE

250

Vocabulary:

(n) - an act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt

Uprising

400

In what year did Isabela I and Ferdinand II get married? 

1469