Ch. 9

Question 1

In what ways did geography affect Spanish worldview?

Answer 1

Spain was more inclined to explore westward because they were located on the west coast.
They religion also had an impact on their desire to explore.

Question 2

What is Spain’s religious history?

Answer 2

Spain was primarily Christian during the middle ages, but things changes when the Muslim conquered the area.
Spain turned Christian again after the Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition

Question 3

True/False: Learning was valued in Muslim society

Answer 3

TRUE: Scholars discussed math, medicine, science and were the first to create universities

Question 4

True/False: Muslim rulers/merchants did not support the arts

Answer 4

FALSE: The arts were greatly supported by the Muslims, and it reflected their Islamic values

Question 5

True/False: Muslim Spain was religiously tolerant

Answer 5

TRUE: Although most of Spain was filled with Muslims, they were tolerant to those who practiced differing religions

Question 6

Define: The Reconquista

Answer 6

The process/series of wars in which Christians retook control over Spain

Question 7

Define: Caliphate

Answer 7

The area of jurisdiction of Islamic Rules

Question 8

Define: The Spanish Inquisition

Answer 8

A system where non-catholics were put on trial and tortured for their beliefs. This was run by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Question 9

What affect did the Inquisition have on Spain’s economy?

Answer 9

It ruined their economy- many Jewish and Muslim citizens were business owners, and therefore, killed/forced to leave the area

Question 10

What are the 3 G’s or 3 main reasons for Spanish exploration?

Answer 10

GOD, GOLD, GLORY

Question 11

Explain how religion affected their desire to explore

Answer 11

They wanted to spread catholicism to every part of the earth. Exploration to new lands allowed the Spanish to do so

Question 12

Explain how economics/gold affected their desire to explore

Answer 12

Because their economy was ruined, they needed more money and resources. Exploration to new lands allowed them to find more valuables

Question 13

Explain how glory/fame affected their desire to explore

Answer 13

Explorers were often concerned with being famous and glorified. They wanted to explore so their name would be well known

Question 14

Define: Hidalgos

Answer 14

Lower class of Nobles in Spain