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90 Minutes

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EUR 86.33

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1What was the immediate political outcome of the Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motín de Aranjuez) in March 1808?

A.The immediate adoption of the liberal Constitution of Cádiz by the Royal Council

B.The execution of Napoleon Bonaparte's brother Joseph and the retreat of French forces

C.The formal abolition of the Inquisition and the establishment of a Spanish Republic

D.The dismissal of Prime Minister Manuel Godoy and the abdication of King Carlos IV in favor of his son Fernando VII

Explanation: The Mutiny of Aranjuez in March 1808 was a popular uprising incited by supporters of Prince Fernando against Chief Minister Manuel Godoy and King Carlos IV. It forced Godoy's removal from power and Carlos IV's abdication in favor of Fernando VII, creating a power vacuum that Napoleon exploited at Bayonne.

2What occurred during the Abdications of Bayonne (Abdicaciones de Bayona) in May 1808?

A.Carlos IV and Fernando VII successfully formed a joint military alliance with Great Britain against France

B.The Cortes of Cádiz elected a council of regents to govern Spain during the Peninsular War

C.Fernando VII signed the Treaty of Valençay returning all French-occupied territories to Spanish rule

D.Napoleon pressured both Carlos IV and Fernando VII to renounce their rights to the Spanish crown in favor of Joseph Bonaparte

Explanation: In May 1808, Napoleon summoned both Carlos IV and Fernando VII to the French border city of Bayonne. Under French coercion, both monarchs abdicated their rights to the Spanish crown, allowing Napoleon to grant the throne to his brother Joseph Bonaparte (Joseph I).

3Which statement best describes the nature of the Statute of Bayonne (Estatuto de Bayona) of 1808?

A.It was a democratic constitution drafted and ratified by a freely elected Spanish parliament

B.It was a traditional code of laws restoring medieval feudal privileges and the absolute power of the Catholic Church

C.It was a military pact signed between Spanish guerrillas and the British army under the Duke of Wellington

D.It was a royal charter (carta otorgada) imposed by Joseph Bonaparte that introduced moderate liberal reforms while retaining authoritarian royal executive power

Explanation: The Statute of Bayonne was an 'enacted charter' (carta otorgada) drafted under Napoleonic influence and presented to an assembly of Spanish notables in 1808. Although it preserved royal authority and Catholic confessionality, it introduced reformist principles such as individual rights, economic liberalism, and the suppression of torture.

4What event on May 2, 1808 (Dos de Mayo) triggered the popular uprising across Spain against French occupation?

A.The execution of General Rafael del Riego in the main square of Madrid

B.The naval defeat of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar

C.The signing of the Treaty of Fontainebleau dividing Portugal between France and Spain

D.A popular protest in Madrid attempting to stop French troops from removing the last members of the Spanish royal family

Explanation: On May 2, 1808, citizens of Madrid rebelled when French troops tried to deport the young Infante Francisco de Paula, the last royal family member remaining in the Royal Palace. The bloody suppression of this rebellion by Marshal Murat ignited the Peninsular War across Spain.

5Why was the Battle of Bailén (July 1808) historically significant during the Peninsular War?

A.It was the final battle that led directly to the signing of the Treaty of Paris and Spanish independence

B.It resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Navy and established total British naval dominance

C.It led to the immediate capture and imprisonment of Napoleon Bonaparte in Andalusia

D.It marked the first major defeat of an Imperial Napoleonic army in open combat, forcing Joseph Bonaparte to temporarily flee Madrid

Explanation: At the Battle of Bailén in July 1808, Spanish regular forces commanded by General Francisco Javier Castaños defeated General Dupont's French corps. It was Napoleon's army's first major open-field defeat in Europe, shattered the myth of French invincibility, and forced Joseph I to evacuate Madrid.

6Which factor made guerrilla warfare particularly effective against Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War?

A.Guerrillas operated in large armored naval squadrons along the Cantabrian coast

B.Guerrillas were equipped with advanced heavy artillery supplied directly by the Ottoman Empire

C.French commanders were forbidden by Napoleonic military doctrine from firing upon irregular combatants

D.Irregular local combatants utilized deep knowledge of local terrain, surprise ambushes, and popular civilian intelligence to harass French supply lines

Explanation: Guerrilla warfare involved small, mobile groups of irregular fighters (led by figures like El Empecinado and Espoz y Mina) who used knowledge of local geography to launch hit-and-run attacks on French couriers, supply columns, and garrisons, tying down hundreds of thousands of French soldiers.

7Promulgated on March 19, 1812, what was a fundamental principle established by the Constitution of Cádiz ('La Pepa')?

A.Absolute executive sovereignty vested exclusively in the hereditary monarch

B.Total separation of Church and State with complete freedom of secular worship

C.National sovereignty, establishing that supreme power resides in the Spanish nation rather than the King

D.The permanent abolition of all provincial tariffs and the immediate dissolution of the Basque country

Explanation: The Constitution of Cádiz of 1812 established national sovereignty (Soberanía Nacional), asserting that sovereignty belongs to the nation, which alone has the right to establish its fundamental laws. It created a constitutional monarchy with separation of powers.

8Besides drafting the 1812 Constitution, what major socioeconomic reform was enacted by the Cortes of Cádiz?

A.The nationalization of all foreign merchant ships and private banking institutions

B.The establishment of state-run industrial monopolies across all textile sectors

C.The re-establishment of medieval craft guilds (gremios) to regulate urban labor

D.The abolition of jurisdictional lordships (señoríos jurisdiccionales) and the suppression of the Inquisition

Explanation: The Cortes of Cádiz enacted sweeping liberal reforms aimed at dismantling the Ancien Régime structure, including the abolition of jurisdictional lordships (señoríos), the dismantling of medieval guilds, press freedom, and the suppression of the Holy Office of the Inquisition.

9What tragic event occurred in the Basque city of San Sebastián during August and September 1813?

A.The city was peacefully handed over to Joseph Bonaparte in exchange for regional tax exemptions

B.The Spanish Liberal Cortes relocated permanently to San Sebastián to draft the Constitution of 1814

C.Carlist forces successfully crowned Don Carlos as absolute monarch inside the city cathedral

D.The city was devastated by a prolonged siege, bombardment, and fire by Anglo-Portuguese forces following the expulsion of the French garrison

Explanation: In 1813, during the final phase of the Peninsular War, Anglo-Portuguese troops under Wellington besieged French-held San Sebastián. After breaching the walls on August 31, the city suffered widespread looting, destruction, and a devastating fire that destroyed almost the entire city except 31 houses on 31st of August Street.

10What was the purpose of the 'Manifiesto de los Persas' presented to Fernando VII in April 1814?

A.To demand the immediate abdication of Fernando VII in favor of his brother Carlos

B.To urge the King to reject the 1812 Constitution of Cádiz and restore absolute monarchy

C.To petition for the independence of Spain's American colonies under constitutional rule

D.To request military intervention by the British Empire to annex Portugal

Explanation: The Manifiesto de los Persas was a document signed by 69 absolutist deputies upon Fernando VII's return to Spain in 1814. It criticized the liberal reforms of Cádiz and urged the King to annul the 1812 Constitution and restore Ancien Régime absolutism.

About the Basque PAU History of Spain Exam

The Basque Country PAU History of Spain examination (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad, UPV/EHU 2026) is the official standardized assessment for 2º Bachillerato students seeking university entrance in Spain. This practice bank provides 100 high-quality questions with full step-by-step explanations.

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90 minutes (1.5 hours)

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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).

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EUR 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU)

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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for PAU History of Spain in the Basque Country?

The fee is EUR 86.33 for ordinary registration for the PAU at UPV/EHU for 2026.

How is the PAU History of Spain paper scored?

The paper is scored from 0 to 10 points. A minimum score of 4.0 points in the Access Phase is required to average with Bachillerato grades.

How long is the PAU History of Spain exam?

The examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

What languages are available for the exam at UPV/EHU?

The official exam paper is provided in Basque (Euskara) and Spanish (Castellano).

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