Religion (Muslims) Flashcards
What sparked the campaign on Granada?
The fall of the frontier castle of Zahara in 1481
When did the pope sanction the collection of the cruzada tax to finance the war effort?
1482
How many Mudéjars died or were enslaved?
around 100 000
How many new citizens did F&I gain after completing the conquest?
300 000
Treaty of Granada
1491 - allowed moors to keep their religion
Treaty of Cordoba
1483 - Boabdil swore an oath of vassalage to Ferdinand
When did Boabdil replace Mulay Hassan?
1482, after the emir was dethroned and driven away to Malaga.
When did F&I capture Malaga?
1487
Muslim weaknesses in Granada?
Not united like the Castilians were and other muslim nations failed to provide backup
Motivating forces for the campaign?
- desire to complete the reconquista
- religion
- managed part of the saharan trade in gold that was controlled by north african muslims
- wealth from silk trade
- opportunities to generate patronage
When did Boabdil leave for Africa?
1493 - encouraged many other moors to accompany him and leave Granada.
How much did the monarchs receive in papal grants?
800 million maravedis but this did not cover the cost of the conflict
How much did the Santa Hermandad donate between 1482 - 90?
300 million maravedis
How many men were under F&I’s command?
50 000 foot soldiers and 10 000 cavalry.
Who was responsible for reintroducing Catholicism to Granada and what was his approach?
Talavera - encouraged clergymen to learn Arabic to convert moors with greater ease and was tolerant towards the muslims.
