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What is the name of the union of the two kingdoms?
What is the name of the union of the two kingdoms?
Dynastic Union
What year is the annexation of the kingdom of Granada?
What year is the annexation of the kingdom of Granada?
1492
After the expulsion of the Muslims, what are the two main groups who are expelled from Spain?
After the expulsion of the Muslims, what are the two main groups who are expelled from Spain?
Jewish and Muslim
The monarch who takes over from Queen Isabella is a strong leader.
The monarch who takes over from Queen Isabella is a strong leader.
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The Royal Council is an important institution in this era.
The Royal Council is an important institution in this era.
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The Cortes of Castile is also an important element in governance.
The Cortes of Castile is also an important element in governance.
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In the 15th century, the power of the nobility remained strong.
In the 15th century, the power of the nobility remained strong.
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The monarchs are responsible for a change in the judicial system.
The monarchs are responsible for a change in the judicial system.
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The monarchs' actions represent the end of the old feudal system.
The monarchs' actions represent the end of the old feudal system.
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The new structure of the monarchy is similar to feudalism.
The new structure of the monarchy is similar to feudalism.
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Who is the queen who is known as 'the Mad'?
Who is the queen who is known as 'the Mad'?
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Study Notes
The Catholic Monarchs' Dynasty
- Dynastic union of Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon
- 1492: Union of the Spanish kingdoms achieved
- Military forces combined rather than full integration
- Goal: Expel Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula
- Also expelled Jews
- Only Christians allowed
- Created the modern Spanish state
- Royal Council of Castile gained prominence
- Castilian and Aragonese Cortes were established
- Legal changes unified the kingdoms' courts
- Reduced power of the nobility, breaking from feudalism
- Joanna the Mad married Philip the Handsome
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Explore the significant events and policies of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon. This quiz covers their efforts in unifying Spain, military strategies, religious changes, and the establishment of key institutions that shaped the modern Spanish state. Test your knowledge on this pivotal era of history!
