SPAIN: Isabella & Ferdinand Flashcards

1
Q

Ferdinand owns…

A

Aragon and Catalonia

Eastern Spain

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2
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Isabella owns…

A

Castille and Leon

Western Spain

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3
Q

Fall of the last Muslim kingdom in Spain (Grenada) is in ____. Who now owns all of Spain?

A

1492

Isabella and Ferdinand

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4
Q

More borders are shaped by marriage contracts in Spain than war and violence

A

Yay!

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5
Q

How are Isabella and Ferdinand related?

A

Second cousins

Got married despite what relatives said about it

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6
Q

Isabella’s father is…

A

John of Castille (king)

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7
Q

After John of Castille dies, Isabella…

A

Stays in Portugal with her little brother

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8
Q

How does Isabella and Ferdinand collaborating with Columbus change the world?

A

Widespread colonization
Spanish language/culture spreads all over
Plus, they get a lot of money

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9
Q

Who is less tolerant? Why? Do her efforts work?

A

Isabella
Will push to expel any non-converting Jews and Muslims
Does not work; later, her grandson will try to do the same thing

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