State of Iberian peninsula 1469

Question 1

How many times larger was Castile compared to Aragon?

Answer 1

4 times larger

Question 2

What group did Castile contain?

Answer 2

Contains the Mesta

Question 3

How strong was the Castilian Cortes?

Answer 3

Weak. Had only a few powers to prevent the ruler doing what they wished
Crown had right to make and unmake laws without consent of the Cortes

Question 4

How strong was the Aragonese Cortes?

Answer 4

Cortes stronger than Castile Cortes- met up at Sam time same place
All laws in Aragon had to be approved by the individual Cortes

Question 5

How did Castile deal with the economy?

Answer 5

Thrived, mainly consisted of revenue from raw materials e.g wool
Exports sent to markets in Northern Europe

Question 6

How well did Aragon deal with the economy?

Answer 6

Little economic unity, towns competed with each other for trade
Economic damage due to civil war

Question 7

Religious issues in cas and ara?

Answer 7

Beginning of distrust Jews and moors
Main religion Christianity