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Arab Conquest + Reconquista Flashcards

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1
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In which battle was King Roderigo defeated?

A

Battle of Guadalete 711 AD

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Where and by whom were the Muslims defeated in France?

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Battle of Poitiers at the hands of Charles Martel

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What were the 3 main Muslim periods in Spain?

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  1. Dependent Emirate of the Omeyan Caliphate of Damascus
  2. Independent Emirate of the Omeyan Caliphate of Damascus
  3. Caliphate of Cordoba
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What happened during the second phase of Muslim Spain (Independent Emirate of the Omeyan Caliphate)?

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  • Lots of revolts from unhappy Berbers
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Who declared the Independent Emirate of the Omeyan Caliphate in Spain?

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Abderaman I

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Who was seen as the most effective Muslim ruler in Spain?

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Abderaman III

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Who moved the capital from Sevilla to Toledo?

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Abderaman II

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Which Muslim ruler heavily encouraged and funded the advancement of scientific and technological advancement and education in Spain?

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Abderaman III

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The Independent Muslim regions of Spain were divided into:

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Taifas

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How many Taifas were there?

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3

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Who were the first warrior monks of Islam?

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Almoravids

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Who tried to abolish alcohol in Spain?

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Almoravids

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Who followed the Almoravids, and became much stricter?

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Almohads

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Why were the Almohads so strict?

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Because they had to fight against the Christian kingdoms.

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Which Southern Christian kingdom held out for several years in the face of Muslim Rule?

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Kingdom of Granada

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What were the 5 ethnic groups in Spain during Muslim rule?

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  1. Hispano-Visigoths (majority)
  2. Arabs
  3. Berbers (North African)
  4. Jews (mostly in cities)
  5. Slavic peoples (as slaves)
17
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What were Hispano-Visigoths that converted to Islam called?

A

Muladì

18
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What ethnic group was often given the worst land in Muslim Spain?

A

Berbers

19
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Define: Muladi

A

Hispano-Visigoths who converted to Islam

20
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Define: Mozerabes

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Hispano-Visigoths that did NOT convert to Islam

21
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What were Hispano-Visigoths who converted to Islam called?

A

Muladi

22
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What were Hispano-Visigoths that did NOT convert to Islam called?

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Mozerabes

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