Who came to Hispania to defeat Romans?
Three Germanic tribes arrived: Suevi, Alani and Vandals
When did the Muslims arrive at the Iberina Peninsula?
They arrived in 711
What was the name of the Iberian Peninsula during the Visigoths’ era?
Visigoth Kingdom
How much time did Muslim need to conquer almost the whole Visigoth Kingdom?
They conquered it in 10 years
Where was the capital city during the Visigoth Kingdom?
The capital city was in Toledo
When did the Middle Ages end and with what event?
It ended in 1492 with the Discovery of America
When did the Middle Ages begin and with what event?
It started in 746 with the fall of the Roman Empire
What did the Visigoths do with Spania when they realized Romans were weak?
They proclaimed the independence
When the Visigoths proclaimed independence, Why didn’t normal people’s life change?
Because Visigoths kept the Roman’s law, language and religion.
How was Muslim territory called and where was the capital city?
It was called Al-Andalus, Granada was the capital city.
After defeating Suevi, what did the Visigoths get for their help?
They became part of the high society of Hispania
Who paid taxes in the Al-Andalus society?
Mozarbs and Jews, the ones who kept their religion. They could stay, but paying taxes.
What is the difference between an Emir and a Caliph?
An Emir is a political power, and a Calif is a political and religious power.
Name 5 things we consider Muslims legacy
Waterwell, well, archicote, sugar, rice, zucchini, silk, glass, ceramic, chess…
When did the Reconquest start and in what battle?
It started in 722 in the Battle of Covadonga
After the arrival of the Visigoths, they defeated 2 tribes, and another one stayed. Who were these people?
The Suevi stayed in the north
How did the king become king in the Visigoth Kingdom?
He was elected by the noblemen.
What’s the difference between a muladi and a mozarb?
A muladi was a christian who converted to Islam
A mozarb was a christian who kept his religon, and had to pay taxes for that
When the Muslims started to fight each other, Al-Andalus was dividen in small kingdoms called…
Taifas kingdoms
What were the main 4 Christian Kingdoms?
The Crown of Castile, the Crown of Aragón, the Kingdom of Portugal and the Kingdom of Navarra.
Explain 3 differences between romanesque and gothic
Romanesque built rural churches, with few and small windows and half-point arch
Gothic built big cathedrals in the city, with a lot of bright, bit windows and pointed arch
What did Spaniards bring to Europe from America?
They brought potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco and cocoa.
What did Spaniards bring to America from Europe?
coffee, horses, sugar, their language and religion
What were the consequences for American natives after the Spanish arrival?
Descend of population, mistreatment and illnesses
Paint an arch typical from Visigothic art