Which group did Ferdinand and Isabella expel from Spain?

Which group did Ferdinand and Isabella expel from Spain?

• A. Jews and Moors
• B. Vikings
• C. English
• D. Slavs

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the effort by Ferdinand and Isabella to create a unified Catholic state in Spain by removing non-Catholic groups. After the Reconquista, they pushed for religious uniformity across their kingdom, culminating in the Edict of Expulsion in 1492 that forced Jews to leave Spain (or convert). They also intensified actions against Muslims (the Moors), leading to forced conversions and expulsion in the following years. This combination of expelling Jews and Moors shows how religious uniformity shaped their rule. The other groups listed had no role in this policy.

The main idea here is the effort by Ferdinand and Isabella to create a unified Catholic state in Spain by removing non-Catholic groups. After the Reconquista, they pushed for religious uniformity across their kingdom, culminating in the Edict of Expulsion in 1492 that forced Jews to leave Spain (or convert). They also intensified actions against Muslims (the Moors), leading to forced conversions and expulsion in the following years. This combination of expelling Jews and Moors shows how religious uniformity shaped their rule. The other groups listed had no role in this policy.