La Reconquista

What was the Reconquista?

• A series of battles between the Christian kingdoms and the Muslim Moors for control of the Iberian Peninsula.

• A war between France and Spain for territories in Europe.

• A conflict between the Christian kingdoms for the throne of Spain.

• An alliance between the Christian kingdoms and the Moors to fight against a common enemy.

How long did the Reconquista last?

• From 718 to 1492.

• From 711 to 1309.

• From 950 to 1468.

• From 1085 to 1492.

Who was the leader who initiated the Reconquista with a victory in the Battle of Covadonga?

• Fernando IV.

• Pelayo.

• Alfonso II.

• El Cid.

What territory was reconquered by the Christians in 1492, marking the end of the Reconquista?

• Gibraltar.

• Half of the Iberian Peninsula.

• The Kingdom of Asturias.

• The Kingdom of Granada.

What important event happened in 1469 in relation to the Reconquista?

• The victory of the Christians in the Battle of Covadonga.

• The unification of Castile and Aragon through the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella.

• The defeat of the Moors in the Battle of Toledo.

• The foundation of the kingdom of Asturias by Alfonso II.

Who helped the Portuguese army to retake Lisbon from the Moors?

• Spanish forces

• Crusaders

• The English army

• Local militia

What was the national hero of Spain, El Cid, known for?

• Authorizing the expedition of Christopher Columbus

• Fighting against the Moors and taking control of Valencia

• Being called the "Catholic Monarch"

• Forcing Muslims and Jews to convert to Christianity

What title was given to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?

• The Great Explorers

• The Conquerors of Lisbon

• The Catholic Monarchs

• The Defenders of Spain

What did Ferdinand and Isabella authorize in 1492?

• The retaking of Lisbon

• The Reconquista

• The expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain

• The expedition of Christopher Columbus

What happened to Muslims and Jews in Spain after the Reconquista?

• They were given equal rights

• They were forced to convert to Christianity or expelled

• They were made national heroes

• They were allowed to practice their religion freely