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The political, economic, social and religious condition of the Iberian Peninsula in 1469.
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The forging of a new state, 1469–1516
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The political, economic, social and religious condition of the Iberian Peninsula in 1469
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Which of the following events marked the beginning of the unification of Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella?
Direct answer
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 was a crucial event that initiated the political unification of Spain.
Key terms
- Reconquista: The centuries-long campaign by Christian states to recapture territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula, culminating in 1492.
- Catholic Monarchs: The title given to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, who unified Spain and established a strong centralized monarchy.
Common trap
Confusing the Reconquista with the Inquisition: Remember that the Reconquista ended in 1492, while the Inquisition was established in 1478 to enforce Catholic orthodoxy after the Reconquista.
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