Question

This king employed possibly the first man to speak of a “western hemisphere,” Peter Martyr d’Anghiera, whose book Opera, Legatio was often mapless because this king banned giving foreigners maps. This king rewarded the author of the first complete polyglot Bible, (-5[1])the Complutensian Polyglot Bible, for stopping a coup against him. The Gourdian knot inspired this king’s motto, “tanto monta, monta tanto,” derived from his prenup. Cosmographers upkept the Padrón Real at an institution founded (15[1])by this king’s wife, (-5[1])the (*) Casa de Contratación. (-5[1])This last king from the House of Trastámara ruled one territory on behalf of his daughter Joanna the Mad. (-5[1])The surrender of Boabdil confirmed this king’s capture of Granada, (10[1])ending the Reconquista. For 10 points, name this Spanish King who ruled alongside Isabella I of Castille. (10[1])■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Ferdinand II [or Ferdinand of Aragon; or Ferdinand the Catholic; or Ferdinand V of Castille; prompt on Ferdinand]
<Emmett Laurie, European History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Abigail TanTabearnacleEdinburgh40-5
Justin Lee3HK1MMOld London Town7415
Daoud JacksonBroken HeartsScottish, Irish, Both or Neither78-5
Kai MadgwickFoucault's PenndulumBetrayed by Rita Izzatdust82-5
Conrad Freidson10 Negs that Shook the QuizYes, Moderator101-5
Claire JonesScottish, Irish, Both or NeitherBroken Hearts11110
Omer KeskinBetrayed by Rita IzzatdustFoucault's Penndulum12810
Richard PollardYes, Moderator10 Negs that Shook the Quiz12910
Parth JagtapEdinburghTabearnacle1290

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2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y4100%25%25%93.50
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