Who were the Moors
The Moors were predominantly___
A) Christian
B) Muslim
C) Jewish
D) Pagan
E) Baptist
The Moors were predominantly.....
B) Muslim
The Moors were a multi-cultural group with multiple ethnicities, but they were all brought together under their same Islam beliefs.
We get to blame the Moors for introducing algebra.
TRUE or FALSE
True! Algebra comes from the word al-jabr which is arabic for completion! (and the Moors were primarily known to be Arabic speaking people) This changed the math game because at the time there was only geometry (thanks Euclid)
TRUE or FALSE
Non-Europeans (especially Africans or Muslims) were categorized as heathens or infidel
Non-Europeans (especially Africans or Muslims) were categorized as heathens or infidel
True!
TRUE or FALSE
Europe during the Renaissance viewed the Moors as weak due to their faith and difference in culture.
Europe during the Renaissance viewed the Moors as weak due to their faith and difference in culture.
False! The Moors were seen as odd and as a threat because of their difference in faith and culture
I hope you paid attention to Aimee's presentation!
In Othello, what is the language that is used?
A)formal
B)Demeaning language
C)Riddles
D)Special language
B) demeaning language
The Moors were primarily from ____ who settled in ____
A) South Asia; Italy
B) North Asia; the Iberian Peninsula
C) South Africa; Italy
D) North Africa; the Iberian Peninsula
D) North Africa; the Iberian Peninsula
The Moors originated from North Africa but decided to settle/conquer the Iberian Peninsula (a place in Europe) in 711 AD
The Moors influenced European ___, science and architecture
A) religion
B) agriculture
C) economy
D) Art
The Moors influenced European ___, science and architecture
D) Art
Their art mainly consisted of geometrical designs and calligraphy (for religious reasons)
How was race categorized in this time period?
A) skin
B) culture, religion and geographic origins
C) specific scientific classifications
D) social class
How was race categorized in this time period?
B) culture, religion and geographic origins
People did not distinguish race by skin color or physical attributes (at least not alone) they based it off of their culture, religion and geographic- mainly if they were "different"
What was the contradicting view that Europeans had of the Moors?
A) Equals in culture and everyday practices but weird in religion
B) Significant contributors to art/science but weird bc of their religion
C) Unskilled invaders who had no cultural influence in Europe
D) Can't think of another answer choice :)
What was the contradicting view that Europeans had of the Moors?
B) Significant contributors to art/science but weird bc of their religion
While people did admire their many contributions, they still did not admire them enough to accept them into their society and still saw them as outsiders
I hope you paid attention to Ellie!
What can be said to describe the Globe theater
A) a modern theater
B) an outdoor theater (amphitheater)
C) private indoor theater
D) small theater
B) An amphitheater
The Moors moved to a part of Europe for all of the following reasons except:
A)To spread Islam
B) Land and Resources
C) Escape persecution
D) Assist in Visigothic conflicts
The Moors moved to a part of Europe for all of the following reasons except:
C) Escape persecution
The Moors moved to spread Islam influence (under the Umayyad Caliphate's Expansion), the land and resources were an attracting factor, and the Moors benefited on the conflicts that took place in the Visigothic Kingdom.
The Moors (specifically in Al-Andalus) created great advancements how?
A) Creating Universities
B) Creating the Printing Press
C) Introducing Oil Painting
D) Bringing in Gunpowder
The Moors (specifically in Al-Andalus) created great advancements how?
A) Creating Universities
They created some of the most advanced education centers which later went on to be extremely helpful bc Al-Andalus scholars went on to translate Greek and Roman works into Arabic which were then later translated into Latin
What event was the final attempt to get rid of all the Moors from Spain?
A) the Reconquista
B) the Alhambra Decree
What event was the EVENT that marked the final attempt to get rid of all the Moors from Spain?
A) the Reconquista
But the Alhambra Decree was the AGREEMENT that made all Jews and Muslims in Spain either convert to Christianity or LEAVE
What do Moors look like in Renaissance Art?
A) Royalty-like, dressed in fancy- foreign clothing
B) With dark skin and clothing that made the look foreign
C) Mathematicians, no distinct features, common clothing
D) Artists, no distinct features, common clothing
What do Moors look like in Renaissance Art?
B) With dark skin and clothing that made the look foreign
The Moors are made out to be "otherworldly" to emphasize their foreignness as well as exotic.
I hope you paid attention to Van!
What can be said to describe the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century
A) declining
B) politically unstable
C) a dominant power
D) isolated
C) a dominant power