Geography
Who were the Christian Monarchs?
Answer: Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile.
What options were given to non-Christians living in Spain?
Answer: Convert to Christianity or face expulsion.
We refer this to the 3G's :
Gold, Glory AND God.
Why Columbus?
changed their mind about Columbus and his journey as he promised them lands of millions to convert to the Catholic faith
Muslims were spreading throughout the middle east and Asia . King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella felt threatened, saw it as a threat to _______________
Catholicism
What was the dominant religion of Spain at this time?
Christianity.
Why was obtaining national wealth important during the Renaissance period?
Answer: It was essential for funding wars and expanding empires.
Why would Columbus have exaggerated the amount of gold he found in the New World?
To secure funding for future voyages and gain favor with the Spanish crown.
Spain was ruled by the ________ a people who had invaded Spain at the end of the Roman Empire
Visigoths
What was the Reconquista?
The effort by Christian kingdoms to recapture territory from Muslim rule in Spain.
In 711, Muslim force led by Tariq ibn-Ziyad crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and landed in Spain. The Muslims then occupied all of _________ and ___________.
Spain and Portugal
Why was obtaining new sources of wealth important to Spain in 1492?
To boost Spain's economy and power in Europe.
What did the new rulers do to create a sense of national identity?
They promoted the use of the Spanish language and Christian customs.
What was the impact of the expulsion of Jews and Muslims on Spain?
Answer: It led to a loss of skilled workers and cultural diversity.
What situation did the Christians in Spain take advantage of during the Reconquista?
The disunity among Muslim states in Spain.
What was a second motive for Spanish exploration?
The desire to spread Christianity.
Why were the Spanish successful on the battlefield?
They had superior military strategies and technology.
In Early 1000s, the caliphate began to decline. What is the caliphate?
where the Islamic rulers gathered
Cordoba, Seville and Granada became _______________
Centers of learning
Who were the hidalgos?
The lower nobility of Spain, often landowners who sought to gain wealth through exploration.