The Great Peninsular Kingdoms
During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Christian kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal, Castile and Leon, Navarre and the Crown of Aragon) became more powerful. These kingdoms extended their power by conquering Muslim territory. In Castile, the economy was based on wool and the nobles had great social influence. At the same time, the Crown of Aragon became an important centre of trade with a powerful bourgeoisie. [...]
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Didactic objectives Learn about the evolution and consolidation of the Hispanic kingdoms. Locate on a map the development of the Reconquest of the kingdoms of Castile, Portugal and the Crown of Aragon in the 13th century. [...]
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1. The consolidation of the Peninsular kingdoms In the 12th and 13th centuries the Christian kingdoms were consolidated. Dynasties of kings passed power to their descendants. The Kingdom of Castile and Leon united and divided several times. [...]
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During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Christian kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal, Castile and Leon, Navarre and the Crown of Aragon) became more powerful. These kingdoms extended their power by conquering Muslim territory. [...]
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1.1. The Crown of Castile In the 12th century, the Kingdoms of Castile and Leon united and divided several times because of inheritance and marriage. [...]
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2.1. The importance of wool The majority of the inhabitants of Castile cultivated cereals and produced wine and oil for export. Livestock farming was the most lucrative economic activity. Sheep were raised that produced high quality wool. [...]
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The political structure of the kingdoms was based on three institutions: the monarchy, the Cortes and the municipal council. [...]
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3.1. The economy The economy of the Crown of Aragon was based on agriculture and livestock farming. In many cities, maritime trade stimulated artisan activity in areas such as textiles and metalworking. [...]
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4.1. Economic and social crisis The plague known as the Black Death (1348) marked the beginning of a crisis that affected both society and the economy. This crisis caused a sharp decrease in the population and in agricultural production. [...]
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The Catalonian Civil War When the nobles made the living conditions in the countryside harsher, the peasants (called remences) revolted. In cities, artisans and traders impoverished by the crisis organised a group called the Busca. [...]
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5.1 Architecture Two types of Gothic architecture developed on the Iberian Peninsula: French Gothic. Buildings constructed in this style were richly decorated, with elaborate arches and vaults. We can see examples in Navarre, Castile and Leon. [...]
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During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Christian kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal, Castile and Leon, Navarre and the Crown of Aragon) became more powerful. These kingdoms extended their power by conquering Muslim territory. [...]
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During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Christian kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal, Castile and Leon, Navarre and the Crown of Aragon) became more powerful. These kingdoms extended their power by conquering Muslim territory. [...]
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13 años:
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