| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19M.1.BP.TZ0.5 |
| Level | Both SL and HL | Paper | Paper 1 - first exams 2017 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The sources and questions relate to case study 1: The final stages of Muslim rule in Spain — Key events and actors: the Granada War and the conquest of Granada (1482–1492).
Source F
Hernando del Pulgar, an official royal chronicler, writing in the Chronicle of the Castilian Kings (c1492).
In the month of December [1491], not having enough provisions left, the citizens of Granada requested a meeting with the Christians. The negotiations lasted thirty days and on 30 December, the Moors surrendered the fortresses held by their king [Abu Abdallah]—the most important of which was the Alhambra—to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The terms of the treaty allowed the Moors to keep their religion and property, as well as other privileges. The Moors also gave concessions [to the Christians] and, to guarantee the surrender of the fortresses and of all their weapons, many of Granada’s most important citizens were handed over as hostages …
On Saturday, King Abu Abdallah gathered his counsellors, as well as those in the city who were rioting. He spoke to pacify them, explaining that the time for rioting had passed, because they no longer had the supplies to resist the Christian siege. Since they had no hope of help and had given hostages, resistance would bring harm rather than any remedy …
King Abu Abdallah wrote to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to give assurance that he would comply with the terms of surrender, advising that it be carried out as soon as possible.
Reading this, on 2 January, the king and queen led their army to Granada … The Moorish king came out to surrender the keys of the city.
Source G
Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve, a Spanish painter, depicts the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella and their entourage on the edge of Granada in the historical scene entitled La conquista de Granada (The Conquest of Granada) (1890).
[Source: Album / Alamy Stock Photo]
What, according to Source F, were the consequences for the Moors of the war and conquest of Granada?
What does Source G suggest about the conquest of Granada?
Markscheme
- The Moors lost fortresses and weapons.
- The Moors kept their religion, properties and other privileges.
- Important Moorish citizens became hostages of the Christians.
- The Moors lost the city of Granada.
The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. It is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive and no set answer is required. Award [1] for each relevant point up to a maximum of [3].
- The conquest allowed for the expansion of Christianity.
- The conquest involved a diverse group of people.
- The monarchs played a leading role.
The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. It is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive and no set answer is required. Award [1] for each relevant point up to a maximum of [2].
Examiners report
Many candidates were able to identify three distinct points for the given source in each of the prescribed topics. Some candidates offered only two points or had made the same point more than once, and there were a few that made only one limited point.
Many candidates were able to offer two valid points in response to the visual source question.
