Early+Modern+Spain

CHART: CHARACTERISTICS OF A CIVILIZATION OR CULTURE NAME: ________________________ PERIOD: __________ DATE: ______________ · **Leaders, Elites** · **State Structure** · **War** · **Diplomacy, Treaties** · **Courts, Laws** || King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella ruled Spain during the later part of the 15th century. Spain was ruled under a monarchy at the time. During this time, Spain launched the Inquisition-, which banished all Jews from Spain. || · **Type of System** · **Technology, Industry** · **Trade, Commerce** · **Capital/Money** · **Types of Businesses** || During this time, Spain was hiring many explorers to go and make colonies in the New world. After the Treaty of Tordesillas, These actions gave Spain exclusive rights to establish colonies in all of the New World from [|Alaska] to [|Cape Horn] (except [|Brazil] ). These explorations made the economy boom because of the opening of new trading ventures. || · **Holy Books** · **Beliefs, Teachings** · **Conversion** · **Sin/Salvation** · **Deities** || Spain practiced Roman Catholic Christianity. During the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Inquisition was in full effect- it was mandate, which removed all Jews and Muslims from the country. It also decreed war on Heresy. || · **Family** · **Gender Relations** · **Social Classes** · **Inequalities** · **Life Styles** || Spain was made up of an upper class of aristocracy, which included royalty, wealthy merchants, and educated peoples. The middle and lower class was made up of artisans and farmers. Women were expected to stay in the home, which was the pattern around this time in the world. || · **Art, Music** · **Writing, Literature** · **Philosophy** · **Math & Science** · **Education** || the unification of Spain 1472 brought about a rapid development in the arts, largely due to the royal patronage of Ferdinand and Isabella. largely on Flemish painting but also on Moorish traditions. Fernando Gallego and Luis Dalmau were among its finest artists of the time. The influence of the Italian Renaissance can be seen in the works of many artists as well. || · **Location** · **Physical** · **Movement** · **Human/Environment** · **Region** || [|Spain] is located in southwestern [|Europe] and comprises about 84 percent of the [|Iberian Peninsula]. It also contains the Pyrenees mountain range. Temperatures can range from 70-80 degrees during any time of the year, inland. ||
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