History Flashcards

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Celtiberians?

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Tribe formed when Celts and Iberians merged

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Where was the use of drip irrigation pioneered in the 1970’s?

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Estate of Marqués de Griñón in Toledo

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Who defeated Romans in Spain?

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Visigoths in 6th century CE

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4
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Peninsular War

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1701 War for Spanish Independence King Philip V begins process of consolidating and unifying all Spanish Kingdoms, forcing Castillan as official language

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5
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Spanish Inquisition

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Decades long effort by Catholic Monarchs to retain catholic orthodoxy in Kingdom begins

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6
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Franco Rule

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1939-1975

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7
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Constitution Ratification post Franco

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1978 Reinstates Spain as a constitutional monarchy

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8
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Spain’s top three most populated cities?

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Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia.

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9
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Longest river in Iberian Peninsula?

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The Tajo

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10
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What is vinum ceretenis?

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Roman method of boiling grape must to concentrate flavor, then adding to fermenting must. Stabilized sweet wine for transport

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Marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella the 1st of Castille?

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1469 Unites majority of peninsula under one rule Sets stage for creation of Kingdom of Spain

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12
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Bobadil defeated at Granada

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Jan 2 1492

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13
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What are 2 significant lowland areas in Spain?

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Ebro Basin, Andalusian Plain

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14
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Joins EU?

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1986

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15
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Roman arrival?

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Late 3rd century BCE

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16
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Carthaginians arrival?

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6th century BCE

17
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Consejo Regulador inception?

18
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1864 Eloy Lecanda?

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Purchases cuttings of CS, ML, Malbec, plants at Vega Sicilia

19
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2nd Spanish Republic

20
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What are 4 quality standards set forth by the Consejo to become a DO?

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Authorized varieties, production levels, winemaking methods, aging times

21
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Iberians

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Prehistoric migrating tribe from N. African origin

22
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Germanic tribes of 5th century CE?

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Vandals, Visigoths Less Important; Hasdingi, Silingi, Alans

23
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Clay jar historically used to ferment grape must?

24
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1872 Raventos?

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Josep Raventos i Fatjo creates 1st Spanish sparkling wine

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When did Greeks arrive on peninsula?
Mid 7th century BCE
26
Treaty of Lisbon
1668 Recognizes Portugal as an independent country
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When do the Moors cross the Straight of Gibralter?
711 Defeat Visigoth King Name peninsula Al-Andalus in honor of Arab dynasty
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Spanish Civil War
1936-1939
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What are the 5 top planted varieties, representing 65% of Spain's plantings?
Aíren, Tempranillo, Bobal, Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo
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What is the highest peak in the Pirineos?
Aneto in Aragón
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Treaty of Madrid
1750 Ends Portugal/Spain hostilities
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Vine planting used in warmest parts of country?
Marco Real
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How many years must a Vino de Calidad con Indicación Geográphica (VC) exist before applying for promotion to DO status?
5 years
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Moors?
8th century, Moors are Arabs and Bebers
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Celts
Spread across peninsula's north 10-7th centuries BCE