Who was the King of Spain after Carlos I ? A) his son B) his brother c) his daughter
A) his son , Felipie II
At the end of the 15th century Europeans did NOT explore new areas. True or False
False
The reign of Felipe III was peaceful. True or False
True
The Spanish Empire lost most of its power in the 17th century . True or False
True
Who conquered the Aztec Empire ? A) Herán Cortés B) Americo Vespucio C) Christopher Columbus
A) Herán Cortés
How many ships did Columbus leave Huelva with ? A) 5 B) 1 C) 3
C) 3
After Felipe III died, Spain continued to be peaceful. True or False
False , After Felipe´s death , Spain was constantly at war.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, there was a period of artisitic and literary splendour in Spain.What is this period known as ? A) Golden Age / Siglo de Oro B) Silver Age / Siglo de Plata C) Bronze Age / Siglo de bronce
A) Siglo de Oro
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.
In 1561, which city did Felipe II make the capital of Spain? A) Toledo B) Madrid C) Granada
B) Madrid
Who was the majority of the population at the start of the Modern Age ? A) Peasants B) Clergy C) Nobles
A) Peasants
Who were the four kings of the Bourbon dynasty? page 83
Felipe V, Fernando VI, Carlos III, Carlos IV
Was the 17th century a difficult or good century for Spain´s economy?
Difficult. Spain has serious economic problems in the 17th century.
What religion did Princess Isabel de Castilla and Prince Fernando de Aragón impose? A) Islam B) Judaism C) Catholicism
C) Catholicism
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent that helped rapidly share ideas? A)the printing press B) the car C) the train
A) the printing press
Human beings were the main character of which style of art? Renaissance or Baroque
Renaissance
Did the non-privileged or the privileged have to pay taxes?
the non-privileged
What was the new way of understanding the world in the Modern Age called ? A) Romanticism B) Humanism C) Christianity
B) Humanism
What did the Treaty of Utrecht do ? page 83
Confirmed Felipe V as king of Spain.
At the end of the 15th century Spanish monarchs became MORE powerful and increased their territories. True or False
True
Why were there rebellions in Cataluña, Italy and Portugal in the 17th century ? p 82 A) Because the government raised taxes (impuestos) B)Because of harsh working conditions and poverty C) for equal voting rights
Becuase Spain was constantly at war and the wars were very expensive. To help pay for the war the government raised taxes and this made the people mad.
Who were validos ?
The people who ruled for Felipe III, Felipe IV and Carlos II , since they were not interested in governing.
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