Pre-Roman Spain Flashcards

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1
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What is the famous prehistoric cave site in Spain?

A

Altimira

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2
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Who were the first sedentary inhabitants of Spain?

A

The Iberians

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3
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True or False: All the Iberians spoke an Indo-European Language.

A

FALSE

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4
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True or False: Iberians had their own alphabet

A

TRUE

It was a modified Greek alphabet.

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5
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What is the most famous Iberian piece of art?

A

La Dama De Elche

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6
Q

Who were the first ones to establish a commercial relationship with Iberia?

A

The Phoenicians

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7
Q

True or False: The Phoenicians were Semitic

A

TRUE

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8
Q

What famous fabric did the Phoenicians introduce to Spain?

A

Tyrian Purple

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9
Q

The Celts settled in the modern day regions of :

A

Meseta and Northern Peninsula

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10
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True or False: The Celts spoke an Indo-European Language.

A

TRUE

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11
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What was the religion of the Celts?

A

Druidism

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12
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What were Iberians known for in defeat?

A

Mass Suicide

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13
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Who introduced coinage to Spain?

A

Greeks

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14
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When was the Greek city of Massalia founded?

A

600 BC

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15
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What was the big Greek city in Iberia called?

A

Emporion

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16
Q

How did the Carthaginians manage to take over Iberia?

A
  • The Phonecians asked for Carthaginian help against the Celtiberians
  • Carthage came and just took over
17
Q

The Greek colonies were gone following the battle of:

A

Alalia

18
Q

What is Spain’s oldest city?

A

Cadiz

19
Q

What 3 cities were first established by the Carthaginians in Spain?

A
  • Carthago Nova
  • Ibiza
  • Barcelona
20
Q

Who signed the Ebro River Treaty?

A

Hamilcar the Beautiful

21
Q

What were the settlements of the Ebro River Treaty?

A
  • Carthaginians kept the western side of the river
  • The Romans kept the north-eastern half
22
Q

When was the Ebro treaty signed?

A

226 BC