Islam & Conquest
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
How were Islamic cities protected?
Fortified walls
What happened to the money and crops of peasants in Christian villages?
What year was Granada conquered by the Christian kingdoms?
1492
Which city do Muslims visit on the hajj, or their pilgrimage?
Mecca
Where did the governor of an Islamic city live?
An Alcazar
Describe the level of cleanliness in Christian towns.
Not clean- streets were narrow and dirty with no sewerage system, and cities were unhealthy
Where was Christopher Columbus trying to go on his trip over the ocean?
India
What was the battle where Muslim armies conquered Spain, and when did it occur?
Guadelete- 712
What was the market in Islamic cities called?
Souk
A council
What was the first Christian kingdom to be established?
Kingdom of Asturias
How was Visigoth society divided?
Nobility and Clergy; peasants
What crops did Muslims introduce to Al-Andalus?
Rice, aubergines, artichokes
What kind of activities could take place in a main market square?
Trade, fairs, important city events
Which battle allowed the Christian kingdoms to gain large amounts of land in 1212?
Which three Germanic tribes settled in the Iberian Peninsula when Rome became weaker?
Suevi, Alans, Vandals
What were the different groups of people in cities of Al-Andalus?
Muslims; Muladíes; Mozarabs; Jews
What materials were peasant huts made of?
Mud, wood, and straw
What was repopulation?
Christian kings encouraged settlers to cultivate unoccupied land in the north territories