Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Event Description
Spanish Reconquista Religious conflict in which Iberian Christians attacked and defended Spain against Muslim forces. Intolerant and violent clash of two religions.
Joining of Castile and Aragon Two separate political entities joining to form the modern conception of “Spain.” Helped to form a centralized political unit.
Conquest of Granada Final Muslim colony in the south of Spain that held an important port city.
Large naval forces Spain’s navy was one of the largest in all of Europe.

Analyze the table to determine which statement about the spread of Catholicism is true.(1 point)
Responses

The Spanish Reconquista united the territories and religions of Spain, which allowed Spain to spread Catholicism more easily.
The Spanish Reconquista united the territories and religions of Spain, which allowed Spain to spread Catholicism more easily.

The joining of Aragon and Castile allowed the Spanish to colonize Portugal a

Answer 1

The correct response based on the analysis of the table is:

The Spanish Reconquista united the territories and religions of Spain, which allowed Spain to spread Catholicism more easily.

This statement reflects the events described, particularly the idea that the Reconquista not only involved the clash between Christians and Muslims but also contributed to a unified Christian identity in Spain, making it easier for Spain to promote and spread Catholicism thereafter. The joining of Aragon and Castile further solidified this unity under a centralized political unit. However, the statement about colonizing Portugal is inaccurate as Portugal remained a separate entity.