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Spanish Royalty, 15th-17th centuries

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Spanish Royalty 15th17th centuries game quiz
"This quiz covers each generation of Spanish monarchs from the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 to Charles II, the last of the Habsburgs."

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1. The husband and wife pairing of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile is commonly referred to by what epithet or title?
    The Catholic Monarchs
    The Conquistadors
    The First Spanish Family
    The Godparents of the Americas


2. Ferdinand and Isabella's daughter, Katherine of Aragon, was part of one of history's most infamous unions. How did her marriage to King Henry VIII end?
    She was charged with adultery and beheaded
    She outlived Henry
    She died in childbirth
    Henry annulled the marriage


3. Philip I, King of Castile in 1506, was colloquially known as Philip the Handsome. His wife didn't fare so well, being known to history by what unflattering nickname?
    Joanna the Mad
    Isabella the Foolish
    Eleanor the Ugly
    Catherine the Simple


4. Philip I of Castile was the first Spanish monarch to come from which European dynasty?
    The Habsburgs
    The Bourbons
    The Osmans
    The Hanovers


5. By what name or title is the Spanish King Charles (Carlos) I best known in the English-speaking countries?
    Charlemagne
    Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
    Bonnie Prince Charlie
    Charles II of England


6. Charles (Carlos) I of Spain played a key role in setting up the Council of Trent, which is considered the starting point of what movement?
    The Industrial Revolution
    The Separation of Powers
    The Enlightenment
    The Counter Reformation


7. When Philip II of Spain married his cousin he added the crowns of England and Ireland to his bevy of titles. Who was his royal wife?
    Queen Mary I
    Queen Elizabeth I
    Queen Anne
    Empress Matilda


8. Philip III brought Spain into this long-running conflict. Which?
    The Carlist Wars
    The Thirty Years' War
    The War of Spanish Succession
    The Crusades


9. During the reign of Philip IV the Spanish Empire spanned 12.2 million square kilometres, which is roughly what percentage of earth's total land mass?
    8%
    21%
    0.1%
    2%


10. When Charles II died childless in 1700, his choice of successor led to the War of the Spanish Succession. Why?
    The named successor was a Protestant
    His half-brother claimed a right to the throne
    The named successor was female
    It threatened to unite the Spanish and French crowns


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