People
Queen of Castille
Isabella
The unit of study we are talking about.
The reconquista
The Iberian Peninsula as it was known under Muslim control
Al Andalus
orthodox and protestant
What was used by muslims in battle to conquer in North Africa due to its durability
Doromedary Camel
Leader of the Visigoths. Usurped the throne and was not well liked by his people
Rodrick
The final conquest in the the Reconquista
The conquest of Grenada
Ferdinand held control of this place helping with the conquest of Grenada
Aragon
A mosque
This was used to destroy enemy battlements and positions.
Cannons
Was able to conquer Toledo. Used the support of El Cid to conquer but parted ways with El Cid after the siege of Toledo.
Alfonso VI of Leon and Castile
This was an era of innovation and was much more peaceful in the Iberian Peninsula.
The golden age of Al andalus
The western most Christian Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula.
Kingdom of Portugal
Explain what made Christianity successful in the Feudal system in middle ages.
Explain how firearms functioned during the time of the reconquista
The Arquebus was expensive and difficult to use. Was not very accurate and used on a smaller scale than we would normally expect for firearms.
This individual's mother served as his regent. His relationship with her soured. He was able to conquer Portugal through the 13th century.
Alfonso Henriques
In the battle Matamoros emerged from the clouds and began killing Muslim soldiers
The battle of Clavijo
Location of Tariqs speech before the conquest of Spain
The rock of Gibralter
What was the religious beliefs of the Visigoths
Arianism then to trinitarianism.
Explain the battle strategy of the Castillian's in the later part of the reconquista
Lighter armour and smaller horses. Used javelins. Much lighter, faster, and durable than the previous knights that are thought of in the middle ages.
This person was The master of the order of Santiago and a symbol of Chivalry
Don Juan Pacheco
Led by El Cid after he was exiled into a mercenary lifestyle
The Conquest of Valencia
This location was conquered after it was sieged by Alfonso VI
Toledo
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Shahada- profession of faith
Alms- Giving to the poor
Prayer- 5 times a day
Fasting- during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca
This strategy meant not killing enemy soldiers in order to make money off of them.
Capture and Ransom