Visigothic Spain Flashcards
1
Q
What was the political system of Visigothic Spain?
A
Elected Monarchy (nobles would elect a king)
2
Q
What was the Visigothic capital in Spain?
A
Toledo
3
Q
What was the religion of the Visigoths?
A
Arianism
4
Q
What was the Council of Toledo?
A
- When King Recaredo I converted the nobility to Christianity
5
Q
When was the Council of Toledo?
A
589 AD
6
Q
What societal system did the Visigoths have?
A
Feudal society
7
Q
Who was the last Visigoth King?
A
King Roderigo
8
Q
How did people react to King Roderigo’s rule?
A
- Many nobles didn’t accept him as the new king, so they allied themselves with the Arab mercenaries present in the peninsula.
- The Arabs were then practically allowed in by them, and thus, the Arab conquest began.
9
Q
How did the Visigoths expand into Iberia?
A
- The Romans asked for the help of the Visigoths against the Alans
- The Visigoths came, and just took over
10
Q
What Visigothic king moved the new capitol to Toledo?
A
Ataulfo
