AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
Ferdinand, Isabella and the Nobility
- 4 things to know
- Component 1
Overview
Recall questions on what the marriage of 1469 did and did not unite, and on the castle and land policies that curbed noble power.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What were letrados?
How did Ferdinand and Isabella gain control over the military order of Alcántara?
How did Ferdinand and Isabella reduce noble power after 1469?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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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
How did Ferdinand and Isabella reduce noble military power through their castle policy?
Model answer
By destroying unlicensed castles
- 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
How did Ferdinand and Isabella limit grandee influence in central government?
Model answer
By excluding grandees from the Royal Council
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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
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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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