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.
What happened in the 1100’s?
In 1100 the rulers of Aragon and Catalonia United their armies to fight with Castile to remove the Muslims.
When did the pope give it’s support?
The Pope gave his support in the 1200´s.
What happened by the 1200’s?
By the 1200´s, the Muslims were pushed down to a small territory called Granada.
When was Granada taken back?
Granada was finally taken back on January 2. 1992 - 10 years of fighting.
How long did the war last?
The war between the Spanish and the Moors lasted 700 years.
Why did the Christians fight?
Religion & Nationalistic reason
How many manuscripts were there?
600,000 manuscripts
What was the architect and design like?
Mosaic tiles, Carpets, Geometrical shapes, Art & Sculptures
