The Muslim Zone: Al - Andalus
What year did the Visigoth nobles appointed Rodrigo as king?
710 A.D.
What was the main economic activity in Al-Andalus?
Agriculture
What is the official language of Al-Andalus?
Arabic
What were formed in the lands in the north of the peninsula which remained outside Muslim control?
Christian Kingdoms
What is the main economic activity in the mountainous areas of the north?
livestock farming
What event marked the end of the Visigoth Kingdom?
Battle of Guadalete
Give an example of a craftwork item that they have.
Textiles, Ceramics, Glass, Iron, Leather Goods
What is one of the very important influences by the Arabic?
Romance language
What Kingdom emerged shortly after the Muslims retreated from the Cantabrian zone?
Kingdom of Asturias
What system was developed to encourage the exchange of products?
Trade/Bartering system
How was Al-Andalus formed?
Muslims controlled the whole of the Iberian Peninsula and became part of the Caliphate
What items were produced to make trading easier?
Gold dinars and Silver dirhams
What are the general characteristics of a Muslim Art?
- Absence of human figures, use of cheap materials, Calligraphy, lattice-work, and Arabesque
What did they build to defend themselves against Muslim raids from the east?
Castles → County of Castilla
What are the two main groups that consist of the urban population?
Nobles and Peasants
What was united by the Cordoba Caliphate?
1) political power and 2) religious authority
What do you call the temples that Jewish people gather in?
Synagogues
What are some features that are incorporated from other artistic styles into Muslim Art?
horseshoe & semi-circular arches, red and white keystones, Visigoth style capitals and columns
What kingdom was formed in the year 824 A.D. that remained loyal to the Cordoba Caliphate until the end of the 10th Century?
Kingdom of Pamplona → Kingdom of Navarra
What do you call the special rights and privileges encouraged in repopulation?
Fueros
What led to the break-up of the Cordoba fighting?
small independent kingdoms called ‘taifas’
Who are the groups of people that belonged to the Muslim society in Al-Andalus?
- Arabs, Berbers, Muladies
What structure began its construction in the year 785 A.D. and gradually extended by different caliphs?
- The Cordoba Mosque
What do you call the border zone between the Frankish kingdom and Al-Andalus?
Hispanic March
What do you call the tales of historical events? Give one example.
Chronicles→ Chronicle of Alfonso