Spanish Provinces and Regions

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What was the primary reason for King Recaredo's transition to Catholicism?

To rebel against the Catholic Church

To impose his beliefs on the Hispano-Romans

To unify the region and gain control (correct)

To reject the Arianism beliefs

What was the significance of King Recesvintus's Liber judiciorum in 654?

It established new rules of land use and tenure based on reciprocal and communal relationships (correct)

It introduced a new system of law based on Arianism

It abolished the use of Latin in the kingdom

It restricted the rights of the Hispano-Romans

What was a key aspect of the Visigoths' cultural assimilation?

They developed a new system of government

They adopted the Hispano-Romans' language and customs

They rejected the Catholic Church and its teachings

They continued to use aspects of Roman life, including Latin (correct)

What was the outcome of King Recaredo's conversion to Catholicism?

The Catholic Church gained a prominent role in the state Signup and view all the answers

Why did King Recaredo abandon Arianism?

To recognize the majority belief in the region Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate result of the Visigothic kingdom?

The kingdom was eventually conquered by the Moors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating provinces in the Roman era?

To organize the conquered territories Signup and view all the answers

How many provinces does Spain have?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What is the general pattern of naming provinces in Spain?

After their most important city Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Constitution of 1978 on Spain's administrative system?

It replaced administrative centralization with a federative system Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the Celts in the Iberian Peninsula?

Herding, primitive agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which region has only one province?

Asturias Signup and view all the answers

How many provinces are in the region of Castilla-La Mancha?

Five Signup and view all the answers

How did the Celts typically engage in warfare?

By employing guerrilla tactics and ambushes Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the fusion of the Celts and the Iberian groups?

The creation of a mixed ethnic background Signup and view all the answers

How were the Celtiberians typically organized?

Into large, independent cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Romans' fear of the Celts?

Their guerrilla tactics and mobility Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate fate of the Celts in the Iberian Peninsula?

They maintained their independence and cultural identity Signup and view all the answers

What led to the conquest of Toledo in 1085?

Sancho II's death and Alfonso VI's subsequent protection from the Muslim king Signup and view all the answers

Who was given authority over all of Spain by Pope Urban II in 1088?

Bernard de Sedirac Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the Almoravids being called 'extremists'?

They exhibited disgust with the 'impurity' of Andalusian culture Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Muslims from southern Spain invite Muslims from North Africa to fight with Christians?

To seek help against the Christian conquests Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the European context of the Middle Ages begin?

406 Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the Middle Ages in the European context?

The fall of Constantinople in the hands of the Turks Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of the emergence of liberalism in Spain?

The public has access to goods Signup and view all the answers

What are the two artistic aspects that emerged during this period?

Neoclassicism and Popularism Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Francisco de Goya's artwork?

Technical freedom and irrationalism Signup and view all the answers

What does Goya's painting 'The Grape Harvest or The Autumn' represent?

Rustic or country life Signup and view all the answers

How did Goya portray the royal family in his painting?

Realistic and critical Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable similarity between Goya's painting and Velazquez' 'Las Meninas'?

Both paintings are of the royal family Signup and view all the answers