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Key Facts: PAU History of Spain (Andalusia) Exam
90 min
Exam Time Limit
Distrito Único Andaluz
0–10
Grading Scale
Junta de Andalucía
4.0 / 10
Minimum Access Mark
PAU Regulations
1812
Constitution of Cádiz
Cortes de Cádiz
28-F 1980
Andalusian Autonomy
Statute of Autonomy
EUR 58.70
Base PAU Fee
Junta de Andalucía 2026
The Andalusia PAU History of Spain exam is a mandatory core subject for Bachillerato students seeking university admission in Andalusia. Graded on a 0-10 scale with a 90-minute limit, it requires minimum 4.0 to average with high school GPA. The syllabus spans ancient times through 20th-century history and the 1978 Constitution, with special focus on Andalusian historical milestones. Local questions here provide an English-language MCQ study adaptation to build concept mastery.
Sample PAU History of Spain (Andalusia) Practice Questions
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1Which ancient hominin species is famously associated with the archaeological discoveries at the Gran Dolina site in Atapuerca (Burgos)?
2Which semi-mythical ancient kingdom developed in southwestern Andalusia (Guadalquivir basin) and was famous for its metal wealth and trade with Phoenicians?
3Which Roman province covered most of modern-day Andalusia and was renowned for exporting olive oil, wine, and garum to Rome?
4Which Visigothic king converted from Arianism to Catholicism at the Third Council of Toledo in 589 CE, unifying the kingdom religiously?
5Who proclaimed himself the first independent Umayyad Emir of Córdoba in 756 CE after escaping the Abbasid massacre in Damascus?
6In what year did Abd al-Rahman III declare the Caliphate of Córdoba, marking the political and cultural golden age of al-Andalus?
7Which major battle in 1212 CE saw a coalition of Christian kingdoms defeat the Almohad Caliphate, opening Andalusia to Christian expansion?
8Which Christian monarch captured Córdoba (1236) and Seville (1248) during the 13th-century Reconquista of the Guadalquivir valley?
9What was the last Muslim state in the Iberian Peninsula, which surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs in 1492?
10Which dynastic union united the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in the late 15th century?
About the PAU History of Spain (Andalusia) Exam
The History of Spain (Historia de España) subject in the Andalusia PAU (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) evaluates student mastery of Spanish social, political, economic, and cultural evolution from antiquity to the contemporary democratic era. Key focal areas include the 1812 Constitution of Cádiz, the crisis of the Ancien Régime, the 19th-century liberal state, the Restoration system, the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, Franco's dictatorship, the 1978 Constitution, and Andalusian regional historical developments (such as Al-Andalus, Olavide's repopulation, and the 28-F autonomy process). Please note: This question bank presents an English-language multiple-choice practice adaptation created for study purposes, whereas the official PAU exam features written essay and document analysis prompts in Spanish.
Exam sponsor: Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía / Junta de Andalucía. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official PAU exam consists of open written questions, source document analysis (historical texts/maps/cartoons), and synthetic historical essay prompts. These 100 local practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for self-assessment.
Time Limit
90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Passing Score
Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía.
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Prehistory, Antiquity & Al-Andalus
Pre-Roman civilizations, Roman Hispania Baetica, Visigothic kingdom, Emirate and Caliphate of Córdoba, Taifas, Almoravids, Almohads, Nasrid Kingdom, and Christian Reconquista.
Early Modern Spain & Bourbon Reforms
Catholic Monarchs (1492), Habsburg dynastic empire, 17th-century crisis, War of the Spanish Succession, Nueva Planta decrees, and Enlightenment reforms of Charles III in Andalusia.
19th-Century Liberal State & Restoration
Peninsular War, 1812 Constitution of Cádiz, Carlist Wars, Mendizábal and Madoz disamortizations, Reign of Isabella II, Sexenio Democrático (1868-1874), and Cánovas' Restoration system.
Second Republic & Spanish Civil War
1931 Constitution, Azaña reforms, 1934 October Revolution, 1936 Popular Front, Civil War operations, international context, and repression in Andalusia.
Francoist Dictatorship & Democratic Transition
Francoist political structure, autarky, 1959 Stabilization Plan, late Francoist opposition, 1978 Constitution, 28-F Andalusian autonomy, and EU integration.
Preparing for the PAU History of Spain (Andalusia) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
- Assessment: Official PAU exam consists of open written questions, source document analysis (historical texts/maps/cartoons), and synthetic historical essay prompts. These 100 local practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for self-assessment.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía. Official sources
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PAU History of Spain (Andalusia): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format of the official Andalusia PAU History of Spain exam?
The official PAU History of Spain exam in Andalusia is a 90-minute written examination conducted in Spanish. It typically requires students to analyze historical text/document sources, answer short synthesis questions, and write extended thematic essays. The 100 multiple-choice questions provided in this practice portal serve as an English-language study adaptation to reinforce core historical facts and concepts.
What passing score is required on the PAU History of Spain exam?
The exam is scored from 0 to 10 points. In the Access Phase (Fase de Acceso), a minimum score of 4.0 out of 10 is mandatory. This mark is combined with the student's 2nd Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU Access Phase) to determine the overall university access score, which must equal or exceed 5.0.
Which historical periods are most heavily weighted in the Andalusian syllabus?
While the syllabus spans prehistory to contemporary times, the 19th and 20th centuries receive primary emphasis. Particular focus is given to the 1812 Constitution of Cádiz, the 19th-century liberal state, the Restoration monarchy, the Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship, and the Democratic Transition leading to the 1978 Constitution.
What Andalusian regional history topics are included on the exam?
Andalusian history is integrated into the national narrative, including Tartessian civilization, Roman Baetica, the Caliphate of Córdoba and Nasrid Granada, Pablo de Olavide's 18th-century repopulation of Sierra Morena, the Cortes of Cádiz (1810-1812), the 1873 Cantonal Revolution in Andalusia, and the 28 February 1980 referendum leading to Andalusian autonomy under Article 151.
How much does it cost to register for the PAU in Andalusia?
The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase set by the Junta de Andalucía is EUR 58.70, with individual voluntary phase subject tests costing approximately EUR 14.70 each. Reductions or full exemptions apply for large families (Familia Numerosa) and eligible grant recipients.
Are these practice questions identical to the official PAU test format?
No. Official PAU exams in Spain use open-ended essay and document analysis formats in Spanish. The 100 questions in this question bank are an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed to help bilingual students, IB candidates, and international learners master key factual knowledge and analytical concepts tested on the PAU.