Which Iberian kingdom captured Granada in 1492, effectively ending the Reconquista?

• A. The Crown of Castile
• B. The Crown of Aragon
• C. The Kingdom of Portugal
• D. The Kingdom of Navarre

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is who led the final victory that ends the long Reconquista by taking Granada in 1492. Granada was the last Muslim stronghold in Iberia, and its fall marks the completion of centuries of Christian reconquest. The campaign was led by the Crown of Castile, notably under Queen Isabella of Castile, with King Ferdinand II of Aragon supporting as co-monarch. The decisive moment came when Granada surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs, solidifying Castile’s leadership in this culmination. While Aragonaries contributed to the campaign, and neither Portugal nor Navarre captured Granada, the victory is traditionally attributed to Castile as the dominant force behind the conquest, which is why the Crown of Castile is the best answer.