El Cid Flashcards
1
Q
When was El Cid born
A
1043-1045
2
Q
Where was he born
A
Vivar which is near Vergos
3
Q
What was his horse named
A
Babica
4
Q
What is his real name
A
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
5
Q
How long did the Spanish Inquisition last
A
1478 - 1834
6
Q
The Reconquista
A
Retaking Spain from the dirty Muslims (718 - 1492
7
Q
Who did El Cid serve
A
Sancho II
8
Q
What were his swords named
A
Tizona and Colada
9
Q
Why was he a good leader
A
He used psychological warfare and used surprised attacks
10
Q
What is his wife’s name
A
Jimena Diaz
11
Q
How many kids did he have
A
3
12
Q
When was Sancho murdered
A
1072
13
Q
Who replaced Sancho
A
Alfonso the 6th
14
Q
When did El Cid join back with alfonso
A
1087
15
Q
What was unique about his army
A
It was mixed Muslim and Christian
