Spanish History Flashcards
What started on the 3rd century?
Romans started in the 3rd century right up until the fall of Rome in the 5th century.
What was Iberian Peninsula invaded by?
Invaded by the Ostrogoths, Franks, Visigoths
What happened on 711 AD?
In 711 AD the Moors invaded the Iberian Peninsula
What was the name of their new territory?
Al - Andalus
What was the most common religion in Spain
During Roman times and into the Visigoth’s rule, most of Spain was Christian.
What happened within a few years?
Within a few years, the Moors had taken over most of the Iberian Peninsula.
What was traded?
Music, Art, Architecture, Food & Religion (No worshiping idols).
What was traded?
Music, Art, Architecture, Food & Religion (No worshiping idols).
What was the first university & when was is made?
The world’s first university was in Cairo in 971, 200 years before Europe.
What were the 2 main topics to learn about?
Medicine & science
What did the Jews help help do?
Many Jews helped the Moors translate books from Ancient Greeks. Like the skills of reasoning.
What was the Muslim rule?
Caliphate was the area of Jurisdiction of Islamic rule.
Re conquest
Taking back something they already had.
What were the new techniques of fighting?
Large groups, Same weapons & Tight fighting formation
Who led the Reconquista?
This was led by the ruler of the Kingdom of Castile.
