UD11. 0. The great geographical discoveries

In the Iberian Peninsula, the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern period was marked by the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella.

• True

• False

The Catholic Monarchs were Ferdinand of Castile and Isabella of Aragón.

• True

• False

The creation of the Hispanic monarchy led to the political, economic and cultural union of all Peninsular kingdoms.

• True

• False

Ferdinand and Isabella extended their influence over the Peninsula.

• True

• False

The Catholic Monarchs developed a foreign policy aimed at consolidating their control over the Mediterranean and opening up new Pacific routes.

• True

• False

The voyage of Columbus, who wanted to open up new maritime routes to Southeast Asia, was funded by the Catholic Monarchs.

• True

• False