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Study Guide: The Crown of Aragon: Formation, Monarchs, and Dissolution

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The Crown of Aragon: Formation, Monarchs, and Dissolution Study Guide

Origins and Formation of the Crown of Aragon

The County of Aragon was originally part of the Kingdom of Navarre prior to its eventual separation.

Answer: True

Explanation: The County of Aragon was initially incorporated into the Kingdom of Navarre during the tenth century. It subsequently separated from Navarre between 950 and 1035, as stipulated by King Sancho III of Navarre.

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The Crown of Aragon was formed through military conquest in the 13th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The formation of the Crown of Aragon is attributed to a dynastic union, specifically the marriage of Princess Petronila of Aragon and Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona in 1164, rather than military conquest in the 13th century.

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The marriage of Petronilla of Aragon and Ramon Berenguer IV, the Count of Barcelona, unified Aragon and Catalonia, forming the Crown of Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: The dynastic union resulting from the marriage of Petronilla of Aragon and Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona, in 1164 is considered the foundational event for the Crown of Aragon.

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The Coat of Arms of Aragon represents the County of Barcelona before its union with Aragon.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Coat of Arms of Aragon represents the union of the Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Barcelona, not the county before its union.

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The formation of the Crown of Aragon occurred in the 13th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The formation of the Crown of Aragon, through the dynastic union of Aragon and Catalonia, occurred in 1164, not the 13th century.

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How did the Kingdom of Aragon originate according to the provided text?

Answer: It originated from the County of Aragon, which separated from the Kingdom of Navarre between 950 and 1035.

Explanation: The Kingdom of Aragon originated from the County of Aragon, which had been part of the Kingdom of Navarre and subsequently separated from it between 950 and 1035, according to the will of King Sancho III of Navarre.

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What event marked the formation of the entity known as the Crown of Aragon?

Answer: The dynastic union created by the marriage of Princess Petronila and Count Ramon Berenguer IV in 1164.

Explanation: The formation of the Crown of Aragon is primarily attributed to the dynastic union established in 1164 through the marriage of Princess Petronila of Aragon and Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona.

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The dynastic union that formed the Crown of Aragon in 1164 primarily involved which two political entities?

Answer: Kingdom of Aragon and County of Barcelona

Explanation: The dynastic union that established the Crown of Aragon in 1164 was primarily the result of the marriage between the Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Barcelona.

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Early Aragonese Monarchs and Dynasties

Ramiro I was the first monarch of Aragon from the Jiménez dynasty, inheriting it as an autonomous state.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ramiro I was indeed the first monarch of Aragon from the Jiménez dynasty, and he inherited the Kingdom of Aragon as an autonomous state following the death of his father, King Sancho III of Pamplona.

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Sancho Ramírez held the dual titles of King of Aragon and King of Pamplona simultaneously throughout his entire reign.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Sancho Ramírez reigned as King of Aragon from 1063 to 1094, he only assumed the title of King of Pamplona starting in 1076, not throughout his entire reign.

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Ramiro II of Aragon, known as 'the Monk', had no children.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ramiro II 'the Monk' was married to Agnes of Aquitaine, and their union resulted in one child, Petronilla.

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The Jiménez dynasty's rule over Aragon began with King Sancho III of Navarre.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Jiménez dynasty's rule over Aragon commenced with King Sancho III of Navarre, who bequeathed the Kingdom of Aragon to his son Ramiro I.

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Ramon Berenguer IV was the King of Aragon before marrying Petronilla.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ramon Berenguer IV was the Count of Barcelona prior to his marriage to Petronilla of Aragon, who was the reigning monarch of Aragon.

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Who was the first monarch of Aragon belonging to the Jiménez dynasty?

Answer: Ramiro I

Explanation: Ramiro I was the inaugural monarch of Aragon from the Jiménez dynasty, inheriting the kingdom as an autonomous state.

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What dual role did Sancho Ramírez fulfill starting in 1076?

Answer: King of Aragon and King of Pamplona

Explanation: Starting in 1076, Sancho Ramírez fulfilled the dual role of King of Aragon and King of Pamplona.

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Territorial Expansion and Royal Lineages

Peter I of Aragon and Navarre had children from both of his marriages.

Answer: False

Explanation: Peter I of Aragon and Navarre had two children with his first wife, Agnes of Aquitaine, but no children with his second wife, Bertha of Aragon.

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Alfonso I the Battler and Urraca of León had several children together.

Answer: False

Explanation: Alfonso I the Battler was married to Urraca of León, but their union did not produce any children.

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Petronilla of Aragon married Ramon Berenguer IV, the Count of Barcelona, and they had five children.

Answer: True

Explanation: Petronilla of Aragon married Ramon Berenguer IV, the Count of Barcelona, and their union produced five children, contributing to the formation of the Crown of Aragon.

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Alfonso II of Aragon was born in Barcelona in March 1157.

Answer: False

Explanation: Alfonso II of Aragon was born in Huesca in March 1157, not Barcelona.

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Peter II of Aragon died peacefully of old age after a long reign.

Answer: False

Explanation: Peter II of Aragon did not die peacefully of old age; he perished on September 12, 1213, during the Battle of Muret.

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James I of Aragon had a long reign and fathered children with all three of his wives.

Answer: False

Explanation: James I of Aragon reigned for a considerable period, but he fathered children with only two of his three wives: Eleanor of Castile and Violant of Hungary. He had no children with Teresa Gil de Vidaure.

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Peter III of Aragon was married to Constance of Sicily and they had six children.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peter III of Aragon was indeed married to Constance of Sicily, and their union resulted in six children.

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Alfonso III of Aragon married Eleanor of England, and they had one child.

Answer: False

Explanation: Alfonso III of Aragon married Eleanor of England, but this marriage did not produce any children.

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James II of Aragon was married only once.

Answer: False

Explanation: James II of Aragon was married four times throughout his life.

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Alfonso IV of Aragon had seven children with his first wife and two with his second wife.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alfonso IV of Aragon had seven children with his first wife, Teresa d'Entença, and two children with his second wife, Eleanor of Castile.

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Peter IV of Aragon had children with all three of his wives.

Answer: False

Explanation: Peter IV of Aragon had children with two of his three wives: Maria of Navarre and Eleanor of Sicily. He had no children with his second wife, Eleanor of Portugal.

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John I of Aragon fathered a total of four children with his two wives.

Answer: True

Explanation: John I of Aragon had one child with his first wife, Martha of Armagnac, and three children with his second wife, Yolande of Bar, totaling four children.

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Martin of Aragon had children with both Maria de Luna and Margaret of Prades.

Answer: False

Explanation: Martin of Aragon had four children with his first wife, Maria de Luna, but he had no children with his second wife, Margaret of Prades.

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Ferdinand I of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Honest, was the son of John I of Castile and Eleanor of Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ferdinand I of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Honest, was the son of John I of Castile and Eleanor of Aragon, who was the Queen of Castile.

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Alfonso V the Magnanimous had no children despite being married to Maria of Castile.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alfonso V the Magnanimous was married to Maria of Castile, but this union did not result in any offspring.

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John II the Great had a total of six children from his two marriages.

Answer: True

Explanation: John II 'the Great' fathered four children with his first wife, Blanche I of Navarre, and two children with his second wife, Juana Enríquez, totaling six children.

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Ferdinand II the Catholic had five children with his first wife, Isabella I of Castile, and one child with his second wife, Germaine of Foix.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ferdinand II the Catholic had five children with his first wife, Isabella I of Castile. His second wife, Germaine of Foix, bore him only one child, who died shortly after birth.

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Charles I, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Aragon, was the son of Philip I of Spain and Joanna of Castile.

Answer: True

Explanation: Charles I, who reigned as King of Aragon and Holy Roman Emperor, was the offspring of Philip I of Castile and Joanna of Castile.

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Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent, was married only once.

Answer: False

Explanation: Philip II of Spain, known as Philip the Prudent, was married four times, not just once.

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Philip III of Spain, known as Philip the Pious, had five children with his wife Margaret of Austria.

Answer: True

Explanation: Philip III of Spain, also known as Philip the Pious, was married to Margaret of Austria, and they had five children.

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Philip IV of Spain (Philip III of Aragon) had seven children with his second wife, Mariana of Austria.

Answer: False

Explanation: Philip IV of Spain (Philip III of Aragon) had seven children with his first wife, Elisabeth of France, and five children with his second wife, Mariana of Austria.

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Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg monarch, had children with his second wife, Maria Anna of Neuburg.

Answer: False

Explanation: Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg monarch, had no children with either of his wives, Marie Louise of Orléans or Maria Anna of Neuburg.

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The Battle of Muret in 1213 resulted in the death of Peter II of Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peter II of Aragon met his end during the Battle of Muret in 1213.

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Ferdinand II of Aragon is commonly known by the nickname 'the Catholic'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ferdinand II of Aragon is widely recognized by the epithet 'the Catholic'.

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Philip IV of Spain, who also reigned as Philip III of Aragon, was known as Philip the Great.

Answer: True

Explanation: Philip IV of Spain, who also held the title Philip III of Aragon, is known by the appellation 'Philip the Great'.

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Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg monarch, was nicknamed 'the Spirited'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg monarch, was nicknamed 'the Bewitched', not 'the Spirited'.

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The Kingdom of Sardinia and Corsica was incorporated into the Crown of Aragon in the 14th century.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Kingdom of Sardinia and Corsica was incorporated into the Crown of Aragon during the fourteenth century.

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Alfonso I the Battler was married to Urraca of León.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alfonso I the Battler was married to Urraca of León.

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Philip II of Spain, who reigned as Philip I of Aragon, was known as Philip the Pious.

Answer: False

Explanation: Philip II of Spain, who reigned as Philip I of Aragon, was known as Philip the Prudent, not Philip the Pious. Philip III of Spain was known as Philip the Pious.

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James I of Aragon had ten children with his wife Violant of Hungary.

Answer: True

Explanation: James I of Aragon fathered ten children with his wife Violant of Hungary.

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The Kingdom of Valencia was incorporated into the Crown of Aragon before the Kingdom of Majorca.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kingdom of Majorca was incorporated into the Crown of Aragon in the 13th century, following the incorporation of the Kingdom of Valencia.

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Which territories were added to the Crown of Aragon during the 13th century?

Answer: Valencia, Majorca, and Sicily

Explanation: During the thirteenth century, the Crown of Aragon expanded its territories to include the Kingdoms of Valencia, Majorca, and Sicily.

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Which of Peter I of Aragon and Navarre's wives did not have children with him?

Answer: Bertha of Aragon

Explanation: Peter I of Aragon and Navarre had children with his first wife, Agnes of Aquitaine, but not with his second wife, Bertha of Aragon.

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What was the marital outcome for Alfonso I the Battler and Urraca of León?

Answer: They had no children together.

Explanation: Alfonso I the Battler and Urraca of León were married, but their union did not result in any offspring.

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Who was Ramiro II of Aragon married to, and did they have offspring?

Answer: Married to Agnes of Aquitaine; they had one child.

Explanation: Ramiro II of Aragon was married to Agnes of Aquitaine, and their union produced one child.

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How many children did Petronilla of Aragon and Ramon Berenguer IV have?

Answer: Five

Explanation: Petronilla of Aragon and Ramon Berenguer IV had five children together.

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Where was Alfonso II of Aragon born?

Answer: Huesca

Explanation: Alfonso II of Aragon was born in Huesca in March 1157.

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What caused the death of Peter II of Aragon?

Answer: Death in the Battle of Muret.

Explanation: Peter II of Aragon died as a result of his participation in the Battle of Muret in 1213.

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How many children did James I of Aragon have with his wife Violant of Hungary?

Answer: Ten

Explanation: James I of Aragon fathered ten children with his wife Violant of Hungary.

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Who was Peter III of Aragon married to?

Answer: Constance of Sicily

Explanation: Peter III of Aragon was married to Constance of Sicily.

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Did Alfonso III of Aragon have any children with his wife Eleanor of England?

Answer: No, they had no children.

Explanation: Alfonso III of Aragon married Eleanor of England, but this union did not result in any offspring.

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How many wives did James II of Aragon have throughout his life?

Answer: Four

Explanation: James II of Aragon contracted four marriages during his lifetime.

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With which wife did Alfonso IV of Aragon have seven children?

Answer: Teresa d'Entença

Explanation: Alfonso IV of Aragon had seven children with his first wife, Teresa d'Entença.

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Peter IV of Aragon had children with which of his wives?

Answer: Maria of Navarre and Eleanor of Sicily

Explanation: Peter IV of Aragon had children with Maria of Navarre and Eleanor of Sicily, but not with his second wife, Eleanor of Portugal.

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What was the total number of children fathered by John I of Aragon with his two wives?

Answer: Four

Explanation: John I of Aragon fathered a total of four children with his two wives: one with Martha of Armagnac and three with Yolande of Bar.

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Martin of Aragon had children with Maria de Luna, but not with which other wife?

Answer: Margaret of Prades

Explanation: Martin of Aragon had children with Maria de Luna but did not have any offspring with his second wife, Margaret of Prades.

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Who were the parents of Ferdinand I of Aragon (Ferdinand the Honest)?

Answer: John I of Castile and Eleanor of Aragon

Explanation: Ferdinand I of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Honest, was the son of John I of Castile and Eleanor of Aragon.

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What is stated about Alfonso V the Magnanimous's children?

Answer: He had no children, despite being married to Maria of Castile.

Explanation: Alfonso V the Magnanimous was married to Maria of Castile, but their union did not produce any offspring.

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How many children did John II the Great have in total from his two marriages?

Answer: Six

Explanation: John II 'the Great' fathered a total of six children from his two marriages: four with Blanche I of Navarre and two with Juana Enríquez.

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Ferdinand II the Catholic had children with which of his two wives?

Answer: Isabella I of Castile only

Explanation: Ferdinand II the Catholic had five children with his first wife, Isabella I of Castile. His second wife, Germaine of Foix, bore him only one child who died shortly after birth.

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What was the practical reality of Joanna of Castile's reign as Queen of Aragon?

Answer: She was imprisoned due to alleged insanity throughout her reign.

Explanation: Although nominally a co-monarch with Charles I, Joanna of Castile was confined due to alleged insanity for the entirety of her reign, preventing her from actively ruling.

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Charles I, who reigned as King of Aragon and Holy Roman Emperor, was the son of which parents?

Answer: Philip I of Castile and Joanna of Castile

Explanation: Charles I, who held the titles of King of Aragon and Holy Roman Emperor, was the offspring of Philip I of Castile and Joanna of Castile.

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How many times was Philip II of Spain married?

Answer: Four times

Explanation: Philip II of Spain contracted marriage four times throughout his life.

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Philip III of Spain, also known as Philip the Pious, had how many children with Margaret of Austria?

Answer: Five

Explanation: Philip III of Spain, known as Philip the Pious, fathered five children with his wife Margaret of Austria.

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Philip IV of Spain (Philip III of Aragon) had children with which of his wives?

Answer: Both Elisabeth of France and Mariana of Austria

Explanation: Philip IV of Spain (Philip III of Aragon) had children with both his first wife, Elisabeth of France, and his second wife, Mariana of Austria.

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What was the outcome of Charles II of Spain's marriages regarding offspring?

Answer: He had no children with either wife.

Explanation: Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg monarch, had no children from either of his marriages, to Marie Louise of Orléans or Maria Anna of Neuburg.

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Which of the following was NOT incorporated into the Crown of Aragon after its initial formation?

Answer: Kingdom of Castile

Explanation: While the Kingdoms of Valencia, Sicily, and Majorca were incorporated into the Crown of Aragon, the Kingdom of Castile was never part of its territories.

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The War of the Spanish Succession and the Dissolution of Aragon

Joanna of Castile actively ruled Aragon as co-monarch with Charles I throughout her reign.

Answer: False

Explanation: Joanna of Castile was nominally a co-monarch with Charles I, but she was confined due to alleged insanity throughout her reign and did not actively rule.

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Henry IV of Castile was one of the claimants to the Aragonese throne during the Catalan Civil War.

Answer: True

Explanation: Henry IV of Castile was indeed one of the claimants to the Aragonese throne during the Catalan Civil War, which occurred prior to the War of the Spanish Succession.

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Philip V imposed the Nueva Planta decrees, abolishing the Crown of Aragon, after the Battle of Almansa.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the Battle of Almansa in 1707, Philip V of Spain imposed the Nueva Planta decrees, which abolished the Crown of Aragon and its distinct institutions.

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Archduke Charles of Habsburg reigned in Aragon from 1707 to 1713.

Answer: False

Explanation: Archduke Charles of Habsburg (Charles III) held the title of monarch in Aragon from 1705 to 1707, during the War of the Spanish Succession, before Philip V regained control.

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The Nueva Planta decrees officially ended the existence of separate constitutional systems within the Crown of Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Nueva Planta decrees, enacted following the War of the Spanish Succession, formally abolished the distinct constitutional systems and fueros of the constituent kingdoms of the Crown of Aragon.

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Spanish monarchs ceased using any traditional nomenclature of the defunct Crown of Aragon after Isabella II.

Answer: False

Explanation: Spanish monarchs continued to use traditional nomenclature of the defunct Crown of Aragon in official documents up to and including Isabella II, despite the abolition of the Crown's distinct institutions.

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John II of Aragon faced challenges to his throne during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Answer: False

Explanation: John II of Aragon faced significant challenges to his throne during the Catalan Civil War, not the War of the Spanish Succession.

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Philip V of Spain was the last monarch to rule the Crown of Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: Philip V of Spain, through the imposition of the Nueva Planta decrees, effectively ended the existence of the Crown of Aragon as a distinct political entity, making him the last monarch to rule over its territories in that capacity.

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The Catalan Constitutions were abolished before the War of the Spanish Succession.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Catalan Constitutions were abolished in 1713 by the Nueva Planta decrees, which were enacted at the conclusion of the War of the Spanish Succession, not before it.

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The War of the Spanish Succession concluded with the abolition of Aragon's distinct constitutional systems.

Answer: True

Explanation: The conclusion of the War of the Spanish Succession led directly to the implementation of the Nueva Planta decrees, which abolished the distinct constitutional systems of the Crown of Aragon.

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Charles VI of Habsburg held the title Charles III during his time as monarch in Aragon.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his period of control in Aragon from 1705 to 1707, Charles VI of Habsburg was styled as Charles III.

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When and under what circumstances did the distinct constitutional systems of the Crown of Aragon cease to exist?

Answer: In 1713, with the abolition of the Catalan Constitutions and Aragon Fueros by the Nueva Planta decrees after the War of the Spanish Succession.

Explanation: The distinct constitutional systems of the Crown of Aragon, including the Catalan Constitutions and Aragonese Fueros, were abolished in 1713 by the Nueva Planta decrees, following the conclusion of the War of the Spanish Succession.

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Who were the three claimants to the Aragonese throne during the Catalan Civil War (1462–1472)?

Answer: Henry IV of Castile, Peter V of Aragon, René of Anjou

Explanation: The three principal claimants to the Aragonese throne during the Catalan Civil War were Henry IV of Castile, Peter V of Aragon (representing the House of Aviz), and René of Anjou (representing the House of Valois-Anjou).

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What significant action did Philip V take in Aragon following the Battle of Almansa in 1707?

Answer: He imposed the Nueva Planta decrees, abolishing the Crown of Aragon.

Explanation: Following the Battle of Almansa in 1707, Philip V imposed the Nueva Planta decrees, which resulted in the abolition of the Crown of Aragon and its distinct institutions.

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During the War of the Spanish Succession, who reigned in Aragon from 1705 to 1707?

Answer: Charles III (Archduke Charles of Habsburg)

Explanation: From 1705 to 1707, during the War of the Spanish Succession, Archduke Charles of Habsburg, styled as Charles III, held the title of monarch in Aragon.

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What happened to the Aragon Fueros after the War of the Spanish Succession?

Answer: They were abolished by the Nueva Planta decrees.

Explanation: The Aragon Fueros, along with other distinct constitutional systems of the Crown of Aragon, were abolished by the Nueva Planta decrees following the War of the Spanish Succession.

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