Middle Ages in Spain

When did the Middle Ages begin in Spain?

• 476 A.D.

• 500 A.D.

• 711 A.D.

• 1492 A.D.

Who were the Visigoths?

• A group that took control of Spain after the fall of the Roman Empire

• A group of Muslims

• A group of Christians

• A group of Romans

What was Al-Andalus?

• A Roman Empire

• A city in northern Spain

• A Muslim state in the Iberian Peninsula

• A Christian kingdom

Why was the city of Córdoba important?

• It was the capital of Al-Andalus

• It was the capital of Castilla

• It was a center of commerce

• It was a place of battle

What is the Reconquista?

• The union of the Muslim kingdoms

• The fall of Al-Andalus

• The conquest of America

• The process of the Christian kingdoms to recover territory

What two important crops did the Moors introduce in Al-Andalus?

• Grapes and olives

• Corn and potatoes

• Rice and oranges

• Wheat and barley

What was life like for peasants in a Christian village?

• They were merchants

• They worked the land and lived in simple houses

• They lived in large cities

• They did not work the land

What activities were found in Christian cities like Toledo and Barcelona?

• Centers of commerce and craftsmanship

• There were only churches

• They were uninhabited cities

• There were only fields for cultivation

What is the Alhambra?

• A castle in the north of Spain

• An example of medieval architecture in Spain

• A modern city

• A Roman temple

What influence did the Middle Ages have on the Spanish language?

• Many words come from Arabic

• Spanish became a dead language

• It had no influence

• Arabic words were prohibited