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Key Facts: Aragón PAU History of Spain Exam
90 min
Exam Duration
UNIZAR PAU Guidelines
0–10 scale
Marking System
PAU Aragon Commission
EUR 75.00
Ordinary Registration Fee
UNIZAR PAU inscription page 2026
40%
PAU Access Weight
Spanish University Access Law
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep Bank
1978
Constitution Milestone
Spanish Democratic Transition
The Aragón PAU History of Spain exam lasts 90 minutes and is marked on a 0–10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase, combined 60/40 with Bachillerato GPA for final university access grade). The 2nd Bachillerato syllabus spans from prehistory and Roman Hispania through Al-Andalus, the Crown of Aragón, Hapsburg and Bourbon monarchies, 19th-century liberal state building, 20th-century political crises (Second Republic, Civil War, Francoism), to the 1978 Constitution and European integration. Specific Aragonese historical developments are integrated throughout.
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1Which archaeological site in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos) yielded human fossil remains dating back over 800,000 years, classified as Homo antecessor?
2How did pre-Roman Iberian peoples of the Mediterranean coast differ primarily from Celtic peoples of the Iberian interior and Atlantic coast prior to Roman conquest?
3Which semi-legendary ancient kingdom located in the lower Guadalquivir valley was renowned in classical sources for its mineral wealth and trade with Phoenicians?
4Which event directly triggered Roman military intervention in the Iberian Peninsula in 218 BCE, initiating the Roman Conquest of Hispania?
5What was the significance of the Roman colony of Caesaraugusta (modern Zaragoza) founded around 14 BCE during the reign of Augustus?
6Which Roman infrastructural development was essential for transporting agricultural goods like olive oil, wine, and wheat from Hispania Baetica and Tarraconensis to Rome?
7Which Visigothic king achieved political and territorial unification of most of the Iberian Peninsula by defeating the Suebi and subjugating Cantabrian tribes in the late 6th century?
8What major religious milestone occurred during the Third Council of Toledo in 589 CE under King Recared?
9What was the significance of the Liber Iudiciorum (Forum Iudicum), promulgated by King Recceswinth around 654 CE?
10During the late Visigothic period in northeastern Hispania, how did the urban status of Caesaraugusta evolve prior to 711?
About the Aragón PAU History of Spain Exam
The Aragón PAU History of Spain (Historia de España) examination evaluates 2nd Bachillerato students on their comprehensive understanding of Spanish and Aragonese political, social, economic, and cultural history from prehistory to contemporary times. Administered by the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR) organizing commission, the exam demands rigorous knowledge of historical processes, critical analysis of primary and secondary historical sources, conceptual synthesis, and coherent essay writing.
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Assessment
Written examination with 3 questions: 1 mandatory cross-cutting concept with related idea, 1 historical source analysis, and 1 extended essay theme
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 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026)
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Ancient and Medieval Foundations
Prehistory (Atapuerca), pre-Roman peoples, Romanization (Caesaraugusta), Visigothic Kingdom, Al-Andalus (Saraqusta), Christian Reconquest, and Crown of Aragón institutions (Fueros, Compromise of Caspe).
Early Modern Spain & Hapsburg Empire
Catholic Monarchs (1492), Americas expansion, Hapsburg dynasty (Charles I, Philip II), 17th-century decline, and Alteraciones de Aragón (1591).
Bourbon Reforms & Crisis of Old Regime
War of Succession, Nueva Planta Decrees, Enlightened Despotism (Charles III), Peninsular War (Sitios de Zaragoza), and Cádiz Constitution of 1812.
Liberal State & Restoration Monarchy
Carlist Wars, Liberal Revolutions, Desamortizaciones (Mendizábal, Madoz), Sexenio Democrático, Cánovite Restoration, Disaster of 1898, and Joaquín Costa's Regeneracionismo.
20th Century, Civil War & Democratic Transition
Primo de Rivera dictatorship, Second Republic (1931-1936), Spanish Civil War (Council of Aragón, Ebro/Teruel battles), Francoist Dictatorship, Democratic Transition, 1978 Constitution, and Statute of Autonomy of Aragón.
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- 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: Written examination with 3 questions: 1 mandatory cross-cutting concept with related idea, 1 historical source analysis, and 1 extended essay theme
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the format of the PAU History of Spain exam in Aragón?
The exam takes 90 minutes and consists of three structured sections designed by UNIZAR harmonizers: Question 1 covers a cross-cutting historical concept (e.g. electoral rights, educational policy, state centralization) and a related historical idea (3 points); Question 2 requires historical source analysis of a text, map, graph, or image (4 points); and Question 3 involves developing an extended historical essay topic (3 to 4 points).
How is the PAU mark calculated for university admission in Spain?
The final University Admission Grade (Nota de Acceso) is calculated by combining 60% of the student's 2nd Bachillerato GPA (Nota Media de Bachillerato) with 40% of the PAU Access Phase mark (Calificación de la Fase de Acceso). The Access Phase includes History of Spain (or Philosophy), Spanish Language, Foreign Language, and a core modality subject. Candidates must score at least 4.0 on the Access Phase average and achieve a combined mark of at least 5.0 to pass.
Are specific Aragonese history topics required for the UNIZAR exam?
Yes. The Aragón curriculum explicitly requires knowledge of regional historical processes alongside general Spanish history. Key Aragonese topics include the origins of the Crown of Aragón, the Conquest of Zaragoza by Alfonso I (1118), the Compromise of Caspe (1412), the Fueros and Justicia de Aragón, the Alteraciones de Aragón (1591), the Sitios de Zaragoza (1808-1809), Joaquín Costa's Regeneracionismo, the Council of Aragón during the Civil War, and the Statute of Autonomy of Aragón (1982).
What passing score is required for the History of Spain PAU exam?
The exam is graded out of 10 points. While there is no standalone mandatory passing mark for individual subjects, students must score a minimum of 4.0 points on average across the four Access Phase subjects to enable the 60/40 weighting with their Bachillerato GPA. Higher scores (8.0-10.0) significantly improve competitive admission chances for high-demand degree programs (e.g. Medicine, Law, Engineering).
Can History of Spain be used to boost the admission cut-off mark (Nota de Corte)?
Depending on the specific degree program and university faculty regulations, History of Spain may serve as a voluntary Specific Phase exam (Fase Específica) or count towards admission weighting (typically weighted 0.1 or 0.2 depending on the degree branch, especially in Arts, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences).
What key historical documents and constitutions should be studied?
Essential legal texts include the Decree of Nueva Planta (1707), the Constitution of 1812 ('La Pepa'), the Constitutions of 1837, 1845, 1869, 1876, and 1931, the Moncloa Pacts (1977), the Spanish Constitution of 1978, and the Statute of Autonomy of Aragón (1982).
How should I structure the historical source analysis question?
For Question 2 (Source Analysis), state the nature of the source (primary/secondary, textual/visual/statistical), author, date, and historical setting; extract the core historical ideas; and synthesize the source within its broader socio-political context using relevant historical knowledge.