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The great geographical discoveries

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    Level 2º ESO
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  • In the Iberian Peninsula, the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern period was marked by the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella. True or false?
    True
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  • The Catholic Monarchs were Ferdinand of Castile and Isabella of Aragón. True or false?
    False
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  • The creation of the Hispanic monarchy led to the political, economic and cultural union of all Peninsular kingdoms. True or false?
    false
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  • Ferdinand and Isabella extended their influence over the Peninsula. True or false?
    True
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  • The Catholic Monarchs developed a foreign policy aimed at consolidating their control over the Mediterranean and opening up new Pacific routes. True or false?
    false
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  • The voyage of Columbus, who wanted to open up new maritime routes to Southeast Asia, was funded by the Catholic Monarchs. True or false?
    true
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  • How many kingdoms was the Iberian Peninsula divided into in the Middle Ages?
    Five.
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  • What happened to the peninsular kingdoms after the marriage between Ferdinand of Aragón and Isabella of Castile?
    They fell under the joint rule of a dynastic monarchy.
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  • In which areas did the Catholic Monarchs work together?
    In foreign policy and religious and military matters.
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  • What kind of union was formed between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragón?
    A dynastic union.
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  • What was the union between the kingdoms used for?
    To isolate France and strengthen their control of Europe.
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  • Armed group that pursued criminals:
    Holy Brotherhood
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  • Body responsible for collecting royal taxes:
    Royal Treasury
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  • Royal official who controlled the municipalities:
    Mayor
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  • A form of government based on strong central power and limited power for the privileged:
    Authoritarian monarchy
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  • An institution composed of lawyers chosen and paid for by the king:
    Council of Castile
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