With the union of the crowns of Castille and Aragon (1479), the use of Spanish gradually became more prestigious. Starting in the 16th century, Catalan literature experienced a decline, the language came under the influence of Spanish, and the urban and literary classes became bilingual. COUNT 5
QSN1 When were Castille and Aragon united? ANS1 1479 QSN2 After 1479, what language became more valued? ANS2 Spanish QSN3 When did Catalan literature begin a downward trend? ANS3 16th century QSN4 What language began to supersede Catalan? ANS4 Spanish QSN5 At this time what classes became bilingual? ANS5 urban and literary