Isabella l and Ferdinand ll Flashcards
What year did the marriage of Queen Isabella I of Castille and King Ferdinand II of Aragon take place?
1469
True or False: The marriage of Isabella I and Ferdinand II was primarily a political alliance.
True
What were the two kingdoms united by the marriage of Isabella I and Ferdinand II?
Castille and Aragon
Fill in the blank: The marriage of Isabella I and Ferdinand II is often cited as a key event in the unification of _____ Spain.
modern
Which monarch was known as the ‘Catholic Monarchs’?
Isabella I of Castille and Ferdinand II of Aragon
Multiple Choice: What was one of the major outcomes of the marriage between Isabella I and Ferdinand II?
Unification of Spain
Who was the first child of Isabella and Ferdinand that played a significant role in European politics?
Catherine of Aragon
True or False: The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand ended all regional conflicts in Spain immediately.
False
What significant event did Isabella and Ferdinand sponsor shortly after their marriage?
Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the New World
Fill in the blank: The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand helped to strengthen _____ against foreign threats.
Spain
What title did Ferdinand hold before marrying Isabella?
King of Aragon
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the marriage?
Immediate peace throughout Europe
True or False: Isabella I was the only ruler of Castille before her marriage.
False
What role did religion play in the marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand?
It solidified Catholicism as a unifying force in Spain.
What was one of the primary goals of Isabella and Ferdinand’s reign?
To complete the Reconquista
Fill in the blank: The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand is often viewed as the beginning of the _____ Age in Spain.
Golden
Who was responsible for the Spanish Inquisition initiated during their reign?
Isabella I and Ferdinand II
Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories did NOT become part of Spain due to the marriage?
Portugal
True or False: The marriage was celebrated with a grand ceremony in the city of Toledo.
True
What was the relationship between Isabella I and Ferdinand II prior to their marriage?
Cousins
Fill in the blank: The marriage created a powerful _____ dynasty in Spain.
royal
What was one of the key policies promoted by Isabella and Ferdinand after their marriage?
Centralization of power
What significant architectural project did Isabella and Ferdinand support?
Construction of the Alhambra
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the political landscape of Spain before Isabella and Ferdinand’s marriage?
Fragmented and divided
True or False: The marriage did not influence Spain’s exploration efforts in the Americas.
False
