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1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598

Ferdinand, Isabella and the Nobility

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Recall questions on what the marriage of 1469 did and did not unite, and on the castle and land policies that curbed noble power.

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Key term

Did the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 create a unified Spanish state?

Key term

What were letrados?

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How did Ferdinand and Isabella gain control over the military order of Alcántara?

Process

How did Ferdinand and Isabella reduce noble power after 1469?

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  1. 1

    Did the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 create a unified Spanish state?

    Model answer

    No, it created a dynastic union but not a unified state; each kingdom retained its own laws, institutions, and customs

  2. 2

    How did Ferdinand and Isabella reduce noble military power through their castle policy?

    Model answer

    By destroying unlicensed castles

  3. 3

    What policy did Ferdinand and Isabella pursue regarding royal lands that had been given away to nobles?

    Model answer

    They recovered alienated royal lands

  4. 4

    How did Ferdinand and Isabella limit grandee influence in central government?

    Model answer

    By excluding grandees from the Royal Council

  5. 5

    What was the Santa Hermandad?

    Model answer

    A rural police force established by Ferdinand and Isabella to suppress noble banditry and maintain order in the countryside

  6. 6

    How was the Royal Council (Consejo Real) reorganised under Ferdinand and Isabella?

    Model answer

    It was staffed primarily by letrados (university-trained lawyers) rather than nobles, increasing royal control

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