Who were the Visigoths?
True or False
The Visigoths originally came from Spain.
False
(They originated from Eastern Europe.)
In which modern-day country did the Visigoths establish their kingdom?
Spain
Name two reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
True or False: The Visigoths brought their own language and laws to Iberia.
True
In which areas did the Visigoths build churches and chapels?
rural areas
Which group were the Visigoths part of, known for their invasions in Europe?
The Germanic tribes.
What was the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula?
Toledo
Which part of the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD?
The Western Roman Empire
What religion did many Visigoths adopt in 589 A.D after settling in the Iberian Peninsula?
Catholicism
Name the two main characteristics of the Visigoth architecture
basilica floor plan
horsehoe arches
Which type of government did the Visigoths have?
elected monarchy
True or False: The Visigoths ruled Iberia peacefully without any conflicts.
False
What was the name of the two divisions of the Roman Empire?
Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire
Name one aspect of Roman culture that the Visigoths adopted.
Many: language (Latin), architecture, legal codes, etc.
how are horseshoe arches different than other type of arches?
They were slightly more curved than a simi-circle.
What was the name of the last Visigoth king?
Which group conquered the Visigothic Kingdom forcing them out of the Iberian Peninsula?
The Muslims
Why was the Western Roman Empire weaker?
constant Barbaric Attacks and the E.R.E had good trading routes.
What is the name of the law code established by King Recesvinto for the whole population?
Liber Judiciorum (or Visigothic Code)
Name one of the main churches from the Visigoths culture
San Juan de Baños (Palencia)
San Pedro de la Nave (Zamora)
Santa María de Quintanilla de la Vías (Burgos)
Name of the Battle where the last Visigoth king was defeated?
The Battle of Guadalete
When were the Visigoths defeated?
In 711
Which city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Constantinople
Name given for the person who had to work on a noble's land and couldn't leave
serf
Which metals did the Visigoths use to make objects?
Gold, Bronze and precious stones