History of Portugal - 1st and 2nd Dynasties

What event marked the beginning of the Christian Reconquest in the Iberian Peninsula?

• The discovery of Brazil
• The Battle of Alcácer-Quibir
• The signing of the Treaty of Zamorra
• The Christian kingdoms of the north began to retake land from the Muslims

Who defeated his mother in the Battle of São Mamede?

• Afonso Henriques
• Henry of Burgundy
• D. João I
• Bartolomeu Dias

What was established by the Treaty of Zamorra in 1143?

• The rise of the Avis Dynasty
• The discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
• The foundation of the County of Portucale
• Portugal's independence from the Kingdom of León and Castile

Who was given control over the County of Portucale?

• Henry of Burgundy
• Afonso Henriques
• D. João I
• Vasco da Gama

What event led to the rise of the Avis Dynasty in Portugal?

• The death of King Ferdinand I without a male heir
• The conquest of Ceuta
• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas
• The discovery of the sea route to India

What did the conquest of Ceuta signify for Portugal?

• The rise of the Portuguese Empire
• The end of the Christian Reconquest
• The independence of Portugal from Spain
• The beginning of Portugal's maritime expansion

Who was the first European to sail beyond Cape Bojador?

• Gil Eanes
• Bartolomeu Dias
• Vasco da Gama
• Pedro Álvares Cabral

What did Bartolomeu Dias achieve in 1488?

• He discovered the Cape of Good Hope
• He signed the Treaty of Tordesillas
• He rounded Cape Bojador
• He discovered Brazil

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do in 1494?

• Divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain
• Established Portugal's independence
• Recognised Afonso Henriques as king
• Marked the end of the Avis Dynasty

What did Vasco da Gama accomplish in 1498?

• He discovered Brazil
• He signed the Treaty of Zamorra
• He conquered Ceuta
• He discovered the sea route to India