How Aragon was ruled c.1469

Question 1

In Aragon there was a feudal monarchy, what did this mean?

Answer 1

Each area ruled in their own way and the monarch had to respect these fueros

Question 2

At the monarch’s coronation they had to take an oath of loyalty, what did this promise?

Answer 2

The King would respect the liberties and laws of the Cortes

Question 3

There were separate Cortes for different areas of Aragon, list where the three main ones were

Answer 3

• Aragon
• Catalonia
• Valencia

Question 4

In Catalonia, how often did the Cortes meet?

Answer 4

Every 3 years

Question 5

When the Cortes wasn’t sitting, what sat?

Answer 5

The Diputacion

Question 6

What was the united meeting of the separate Cortes called?

Answer 6

The Cortes General

Question 7

What was the purpose of the viceroys and what were they expected to do?

Answer 7

Rule in place of an absent monarch, expected to respect their wishes

Question 8

How many royal councils were there and who supervised them?

Answer 8

Three, supervised by Chancellors