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At the end of the 15th century Spanish monarchs became MORE powerful and increased their territories. True or False
True
At the end of the 15th century Europeans did NOT explore new areas. True or False
False
What was the new way of understanding the world in the Modern Age called ? A) Romanticism B) Humanism C) Christianity
B) Humanism
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent that helped rapidly share ideas? A)the printing press B) the car C) the train
A) the printing press
Who was the majority of the population at the start of the Modern Age ? A) Peasants B) Clergy C) Nobles
A) Peasants
From the 3 social groups (Nobility, Clergy and Commoners) who were the non-privileged ? A)Nobility B) Clergy C) Commoners
C) Commoners , Most of the population was were commoners and had to pay taxes to maintain society.
Did the non-privileged or the privileged have to pay taxes?
the non-privileged
What religion did Princess Isabel de Castilla and Prince Fernando de Aragón impose? A) Islam B) Judaism C) Catholicism
C) Catholicism
How many ships did Columbus leave Huelva with ? A) 5 B) 1 C) 3
C) 3
Who conquered the Aztec Empire ? A) Herán Cortés B) Americo Vespucio C) Christopher Columbus
A) Herán Cortés
In 1561, which city did Felipe II make the capital of Spain? A) Toledo B) Madrid C) Granada
B) Madrid
Who was the King of Spain after Carlos I ? A) his son B) his brother c) his daughter
A) his son , Felipie II
The Spanish Empire lost most of its power in the 17th century . True or False
True
The reign of Felipe III was peaceful. True or False
True
Who were validos ?
The people who ruled for Felipe III, Felipe IV and Carlos II , since they were not interested in governing.
After Felipe III died, Spain continued to be peaceful. True or False
False , After Felipe´s death , Spain was constantly at war.
