Isabel I de Castilla

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Isabel I de Castilla born?April 22, 1451
2. Where was Isabel I de Castilla born?Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Kingdom of Castile
3. When did Isabel I de Castilla die?November 26, 1504
4. What is the dynastic union?Married Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1469, uniting their crowns
5. What is the key events of 1492?Conquest of Granada, expulsion of Jews, sponsorship of Columbus's first voyage
6. Who was Queen Isabella of Castile?Queen Isabella was born in 1451 and became the ruler of Castile after her half-brother died. She was known for being very smart and strong, and she helped make Spain a powerful country.

Dynastic Union: The joining of two royal houses through marriage, often leading to the unification of territories.
Columbian Exchange: The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World.
Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
Galleys: Ships propelled mainly by rowing, often used in the Mediterranean Sea during this period.