5 Questions
Which empire was the first to usher the European Age of Discovery and achieve a global scale?
The Spanish Empire
What was the nickname given to the Spanish Empire due to its vast reach?
The empire on which the sun never sets
Which event initiated political, religious, and social cohesion in the formation of Spain's empire?
The Dynastic union between Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon
Which kingdom became dominant in Iberia due to its jurisdiction over the overseas empire in the Americas?
Kingdom of Castile
Under which monarchs did the structure of the Spanish Empire become further defined?
Spanish Habsburgs (1516–1700)
Study Notes
The Spanish Empire
- The Spanish Empire was the first to usher in the European Age of Discovery and achieve a global scale.
Characteristics of the Spanish Empire
- The Spanish Empire was nicknamed "the empire on which the sun never sets" due to its vast reach.
Formation of the Spanish Empire
- The marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile in 1469 initiated political, religious, and social cohesion in the formation of Spain's empire.
Dominance in Iberia
- The Kingdom of Castile became dominant in Iberia due to its jurisdiction over the overseas empire in the Americas.
Definition of the Spanish Empire's Structure
- The structure of the Spanish Empire became further defined under the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, and their successors, Philip II and Philip III.
Test your knowledge about the colonial empire governed by Spain between 1492 and 1976, which controlled vast portions of the Americas, Africa, and various islands in Asia and Oceania. Learn about its historical significance and global impact.
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