Spain Flashcards
Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
True or False: Hernán Cortés was known for his conquest of the Aztec Empire.
True
Which explorer is credited with the discovery of the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Fill in the blank: Ferdinand Magellan is known for leading the first expedition to ________ the globe.
circumnavigate
What was the primary goal of Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes and acquire wealth
Which empire did Francisco Pizarro conquer?
The Inca Empire
True or False: Juan Ponce de León is famous for searching for the Fountain of Youth.
True
What was the name of the ship that Christopher Columbus sailed on his first voyage?
The Santa María
In which present-day country did Hernán Cortés land in 1519?
Mexico
What was the main reason for the Spanish colonization of the Americas?
To expand Spanish territory and influence
Which explorer is known for mapping the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United States?
Hernando de Soto
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ________ was signed to divide the New World between Spain and Portugal.
Tordesillas
What was the primary impact of Spanish explorers on indigenous populations?
Significant decline due to disease and conquest
True or False: Bartolomé de las Casas advocated for the rights of indigenous people.
True
What was the name of the city founded by Cortés that became the capital of New Spain?
Mexico City
Which explorer was the first to explore the southwestern United States?
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
What is the significance of the year 1492 in the context of Spanish exploration?
It marks the year Columbus discovered the Americas.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish established a system of ________ to control indigenous labor.
encomienda
Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
True or False: The Spanish crown funded most exploratory expeditions during the Age of Exploration.
True
What was the main motivation behind Hernán Cortés’s expedition?
To conquer the Aztec Empire and acquire wealth
Which Spanish explorer is associated with the discovery of Florida?
Juan Ponce de León
Fill in the blank: The Spanish explorers were often motivated by ________, glory, and the spread of Christianity.
gold
What was the outcome of the Battle of Tenochtitlán?
The fall of the Aztec Empire
Which explorer was known for his detailed accounts of the New World?
Christopher Columbus
True or False: The Spanish explorers faced no resistance from indigenous peoples.
False
Who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
What was the primary reason for the Spanish explorers’ interest in the Americas?
Search for gold and resources
Fill in the blank: The Spanish established ________ to convert indigenous people to Christianity.
missions
Which explorer is known for exploring the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
True or False: The Spanish explorers were primarily interested in scientific discovery.
False
What was the name of the Aztec leader who was defeated by Cortés?
Moctezuma II
Fill in the blank: The Spanish Crown granted land and rights to explorers through ________.
royal charters
Which Spanish explorer is known for his explorations in the Caribbean?
Christopher Columbus
True or False: Spanish explorers often intermarried with indigenous peoples.
True
What was the consequence of the Spanish conquest for indigenous cultures?
Destruction and assimilation into Spanish culture
Fill in the blank: The ________ system was used to control and exploit native labor in the Americas.
encomienda
Which explorer discovered the coast of California?
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
True or False: The Spanish explorers had a significant impact on the global economy.
True
What was the primary agricultural product introduced to Europe from the Americas?
Sugar
Fill in the blank: The Spanish explorers brought ________ to the Americas, which devastated indigenous populations.
diseases
Which explorer was known for exploring the southwestern regions of the United States?
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
True or False: The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore the Americas.
True
What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?
It facilitated the transfer of goods, crops, and populations between the Americas and Europe.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish established ________ to secure their claims in the New World.
colonies
Which explorer is credited with the first European contact with the Pacific Islands?
Ferdinand Magellan
True or False: Spanish explorers primarily focused on trade rather than conquest.
False
What was the name of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas?
St. Augustine
Fill in the blank: The Spanish established ________ to facilitate the spread of Christianity.
missions
Which explorer is known for his explorations in the Amazon River region?
Francisco de Orellana
True or False: Spanish explorers often collaborated with indigenous tribes.
False
What was the primary purpose of Spanish missions in the Americas?
To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity
Fill in the blank: The Spanish crown sought to ________ their influence in the New World.
expand
Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Who was the first King of Spain after the unification of the crowns of Castile and Aragon?
King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.
True or False: King Philip II was known for his role in the Spanish Armada.
True.
Fill in the blank: The current King of Spain is ______.
Felipe VI.
Which monarch was known as ‘the Catholic Monarchs’?
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.
Who was the last King of Spain before the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic?
King Alfonso XIII.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant event during the reign of King Charles I of Spain? A) The Spanish Civil War B) The discovery of America C) The Spanish Armada
B) The discovery of America.
What year did King Juan Carlos I abdicate the throne?
2014.
Who was the first Queen Regnant of Spain?
Queen Isabella I of Castile.
True or False: King Felipe VI ascended to the throne in 2014.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish crown is currently part of the ______ monarchy.
constitutional.
What was the primary goal of Ferdinand and Isabella’s reign?
To unify Spain and establish a strong central government.
Multiple choice: Who succeeded King Philip II? A) King Charles II B) King Philip III C) King Ferdinand VI
B) King Philip III.
Who was the monarch during the Spanish Civil War?
King Alfonso XIII (although he was in exile during the war).
True or False: Queen Sofia is the mother of King Felipe VI.
False. She is his wife.
What title did Charles I hold before becoming King of Spain?
Holy Roman Emperor.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish monarchy is based on ______ heritage.
hereditary.
Which king is known for his efforts to modernize Spain in the 19th century?
King Amadeo I.
Multiple choice: Which king was deposed in 1931 leading to the establishment of the Second Republic? A) King Alfonso XIII B) King Philip IV C) King Ferdinand VI
A) King Alfonso XIII.
Who was the first King of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain?
King Philip V.
True or False: King Carlos IV was known for his strong leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.
False.
Fill in the blank: The royal palace in Madrid is known as the ______.
Palacio Real.
What significant event did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella support in 1492?
The voyages of Christopher Columbus.
Multiple choice: Which queen was a prominent patron of the arts during the Spanish Golden Age? A) Queen Isabella II B) Queen Maria Cristina C) Queen Elizabeth II
B) Queen Maria Cristina.
What was the name of the Spanish royal family during the Second Republic?
The House of Bourbon.
True or False: King Juan Carlos I played a key role in transitioning Spain to democracy.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish royal family belongs to the ______ dynasty.
Bourbon.
Who was the last reigning monarch of Spain before the monarchy was abolished in 1931?
King Alfonso XIII.
Multiple choice: Which king faced significant challenges during his reign due to the Spanish-American War? A) King Philip II B) King Alfonso XIII C) King Ferdinand VI
B) King Alfonso XIII.
What year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
1936.
True or False: King Felipe VI was born in Madrid.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish royal family is a symbol of ______ in Spain.
unity.
Who was known as ‘the King of the Two Sicilies’ before becoming King of Spain?
King Ferdinand II of Bourbon.
Multiple choice: Which monarch ruled during the Spanish War of Succession? A) King Philip V B) King Charles III C) King Ferdinand VI
A) King Philip V.
What is the official title of the King of Spain?
King of Spain.
True or False: The Spanish monarchy is hereditary and based on male primogeniture.
False. It is based on absolute primogeniture.
Fill in the blank: The royal family of Spain has a significant role in ______ affairs.
state.
Who was the first Bourbon king to rule after the restoration of the monarchy in 1975?
King Juan Carlos I.
Multiple choice: Which king was known for his role in establishing the Spanish Constitution of 1978? A) King Juan Carlos I B) King Alfonso XIII C) King Ferdinand VI
A) King Juan Carlos I.
True or False: The Spanish royal family has no political power.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Queen of Spain is often involved in ______ work.
charitable.
Who is the current Queen consort of Spain?
Queen Letizia.
Multiple choice: Which king was known for his extensive art collection and support of the arts? A) King Philip II B) King Charles IV C) King Ferdinand VI
A) King Philip II.
What major historical event took place during the reign of King Ferdinand VI?
The War of the Austrian Succession.
True or False: The Spanish royal family has a historic connection to the Habsburg dynasty.
True.
Fill in the blank: The royal family’s official residence is located in ______.
Madrid.
Who was the first king of Spain to abdicate voluntarily?
King Juan Carlos I.
Multiple choice: Which monarch was involved in the Spanish Inquisition? A) King Ferdinand II B) King Charles I C) King Philip III
A) King Ferdinand II.
True or False: King Felipe VI has two daughters.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish monarchy was restored in ______.
1975.
Who was known for his attempts to centralize power in Spain during the 18th century?
King Charles III.
Multiple choice: Which king’s reign is often considered the height of the Spanish Empire? A) King Ferdinand VI B) King Philip II C) King Charles IV
B) King Philip II.
What is the primary function of the Spanish monarchy today?
To represent the unity and continuity of the state.
True or False: King Juan Carlos I was instrumental in preventing a coup in 1981.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish royal family participates in ______ activities.
diplomatic.
Who was the monarch during the transition to democracy in Spain?
King Juan Carlos I.
Multiple choice: Which queen was known for her influence in the arts during the 19th century? A) Queen Isabella II B) Queen Maria Christina C) Queen Sofia
B) Queen Maria Christina.
