Geography
Where was Norman Sicily Located?
-West of Italy
-In the Mediterranean Sea
What goods did Norman Sicily trade?
-Textiles (Cotton and Silk)
-Produce (Citrus, Wheat, etc.)
-Fish (Cod, Stockfish, etc.)
What Religion(s) were commonly practiced in Norman Sicily?
-Christianity
-Islam
-Judaism
Where did the Normans originally come from?
Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, etc.)
Where were most people in Norman Sicily located?
Coasts and coastal areas
Why was Norman Sicily a Site of Encounter?
-Diversity
Yes, but they had to pay a tax
Arabs/Muslims
Why didn't people live inland?
Mountainous Terrain
What goods did Norman Sicily import?
-Gold
-Copper
-Spices
What religions had to pay a tax?
-Islam
-Judaism
How did the Norman rule of Sicily end?
Marriage and Conquest
Where did the Normans who ruled Sicily come from?
Northern France
What language(s) were spoken in Norman Sicily?
-Latin
-Greek
-Arabic
What was the tax that people had to pay to practice their own religion called?
The Jizya
For how long did the Normans rule Sicily?
~100 years
~10,900 feet (3,300 meters)
Why was Norman Sicily so diverse?
Sicily had been controlled by many different Empires and Kingdoms, leading to a more diverse area.
What religion were the Norman Rulers of Sicily?
Roman Catholic
~250,000-350,000 people