Golden Era Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who wanted to unite all of Europe to fight against the Turks?
Carlos I
Why did Carlos Ists dream of uniting Europe to fight the Turks never succeed?
- The Protestant Reformation
List Martin Luther’s problems with the Catholic Church:
- Indulgences
- Didn’t believe in saints/thought Mary to be special
- Hierarchy
- Celibacy of Priests
What Spanish king built the Spanish Armada Invencible?
Felipe II
When was the Battle of San Quentin?
1577
In which battle did the Spaniards defeat the French?
San Quentin 1577
At which battle did the Spaniards defeat the Turks?
Lepanto 1571
What were the 3 WORST kings of the Golden Era?
- Felipe III
- Felipe IV
- Carlos II
What king famously couldn’t even stand up?
Carlos II
Who was the most important writer of the Golden Era?
Miguel de Cervantes
What was Miguel de Cervantes’ most famous work?
Don Quixote
At what battle did Cervantes lose his hand?
Lepanto
Where did Cervantes write most of Don Quixote?
In Prison
What are the 4 main characters of Don Quixote?
- Sancho Panza (Alonso’s sidekick)
- Alonso Quijano (main character)
- Dulcinea (love interest of Alonso)
- Rosinante (his horse)
What monarchs created the Spanish Inquisition?
Isabel and Fernando
Why was the inquisition started?
To maintain religious unity in Spain
How many years did the Inquisition last for?
350 years
What was the name for Public Executions of the Inquisition?
Auto de Fe
Define: Auto de Fe
Public executions of the Inquisition
In which city did the first Auto de Fe occur?
Sevilla
How did the Church benefit financially from the Inquisition?
They confiscated all the belongings of their victims
Who was the most notorious Inquisitor?
Thomas de Torquemada
