The city of Al-Andalus
in Al-Andalus, the name given to open area market
Souk
What is the name of the important Islamic scholar who was born in Córdoba in 1126?
Averroes
True or False: The Muslims conquered the entire Iberian Peninsula.
False, the Muslims controlled everything except for the Cantabrian and Pyrenean zones.
Where were the Christian kingdoms located?
the north of the Iberian Peninsula
What was El Cid’s real name?
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar
The town center where the craftspeople lived
the medina
What was the capital of al-Andalus?
Córdoba
When did the Muslims conquer this region?
In 711
What is the name of the Visigothic nobleman who defeated the Muslims in the Battle of Covadonga and started the kingdom of Asturias?
Why was El Cid given the title "El Cid"?
It came from the Muslims who called him "as-Sayyid" or "El Cid," meaning "Lord" or "Master" in Arabic.
It was given to him in recognition of his military prowess and leadership during the Reconquista.
Inside the town walls, there was a fort called an _________
Alcazaba
What are some of the areas of science that the muslims contributed to?
Astrology, Astronomy, Medicine
What was the most important aspect of the economy in al-Andalus?
trade
The Battle of Covadonga took place in________
722
Which monarch did El Cid initially serve as a military commander?
Sancho II
The fortified palace called was called the _____
Álcazar
Who ruled the Iberian Peninsula before the Muslims?
the Visigoth Kingdom
They were merchants, and they played an important role in the economy of Al-Andalus. They lived in secluded neighborhoods called Juderías
Jews
The Asturian king who extended the territories to the Duero River was _______________
Alfonso III
What led to El Cid’s exile from Castile?
Accusations of disloyalty by King Alfonso VI
place where the goods were stored
Alóndigas
What was the last last Muslim kingdom in medieval Spain?
Emirate of Granada
What was the name given to the Christians who converted to Islam. They eventually became the majority of the population. Some people converted because Muslims paid less taxes than non-Muslims
Muladis
Which marriage took place in 1469 and led to the unification of two major Spanish kingdoms?
Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile
What major city did El Cid conquer and rule until his death?
Valencia