Question

Describe the nature of monarchies of spain and portugal

Answer 1

Portugal was able to establish a commercial post in Cochin, a port southwest of India. In 1509, another Portuguese explorer, Diogo Lopes de Sequeira, successfully reached Malacca, an important trade center in Southeast Asia.

Spain came into the scene much later. After completely defeating the last Moorish (Muslim) stronghold in Spain, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabela directed their attention to the search for new territories overseas.

The rivalry between Spain and Portugal raised fears of possible military conflict.

Spain was convinced that it had finally reached Asia with the expedition undertaken by Christopher Colombus. Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator, convinced Charles I of Spain to finance an expedition exploring the Pacific Ocean. Magellan was killed in Mactan (now Cebu, Philippines) but his remaining crew was able to continue the voyage and bring the good news of their circumnavigation of the world to the Spanish king and to Europe.

Answer 2

Monarchy of Spain constitutionally referred to as the crown ,Is a constitutional institution and historic office of Spain.The monarchy comprise the reigning monarch ,his or her family ,and the royal household organization which support and facilitates the monarch in the exercise of his duties and prerogatives. The Portugal may be only a small country but the variety of its landscape and species is such that any trip ,however short ,is a pleasure of discovery.