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spanish worldview (glory (name yourself (not all people went exploring for…
spanish worldview
glory
king and queen
want riches and glory for spain
code of chivalry
inspired everyone to follow the knights celebrated the brave knights
undying fame and glory
tales of chivalry became popular
during spain and muslim war
name yourself
not all people went exploring for riches
some wanted the glory and respect
wanted to make a name for themselves
gold
motivation
needed gold to support countries economy
wealth = country could buy natural resources
key motivation was gold
european explorers
gold let them buy
ships
fund wars
to take over territory
national wealth is based on country's supply of gold and silver
hoped columbus mission might bring gold to support economy
king and queen sent explorers to find richestext
paid
1492 spain used up all gold and silver reserves
by the time granda surrendered spain's
precious metals were gone
personal wealth
spanish nobles
2 ways to support themselves
i
war
land
end of reconquista = hard times for nobles
hidago's
never own land
lower nobles
their honour didn't allow just any job
believed it was demeaning to work with hands
geography
controls everything
great influence on religious history
la geografía lo significa todo = geography means everything
location
right next to the atlantic ocean
spain
curious about atlantic ocean
want to cross
in the middle of asia, europe and africa
in the middle of trade
can sail in any direction and hit territory
god
reconquista/reconquest
a way for the christian kingdoms to expand their power and influence
christian crusades came to help spain
to win territory from muslims
january 2nd 1492
restored christianity as main religion
a way to create a united spanish nation
