What was Al-Andalus?

What happened in the Battle of Guadalete in 711?

• The Visigoths won a decisive victory.

• The Moors were defeated.

• The Moors won a decisive victory.

• The battle had no clear winner.

Who was the first ruler of the Emirate of Córdoba?

• Abd al-Rahman I

• Al-Mansur

• Al-Hakam II

• Abd al-Rahman III

What is the difference between an emirate and a caliphate?

• An emirate is larger than a caliphate.

• A caliphate is ruled by a caliph, while an emirate is ruled by an emir.

• An emirate is a religious state, while a caliphate is not.

• There is no difference.

What made the city of Córdoba special during the caliphate period?

• It was the smallest city in Europe.

• It was a center of learning and culture.

• It was known for its military strength.

• It was isolated from the rest of the world.

Why did Al-Andalus break into small kingdoms called taifas?

• Due to external invasions

• Because of internal conflicts

• As a result of natural disasters

• Due to economic prosperity

How did the culture of Al-Andalus influence modern Spanish food?

• By introducing new spices and cooking techniques

• By eliminating all traditional dishes

• By focusing only on seafood

• By avoiding the use of spices

How did medical advancements in Al-Andalus influence Europe?

• They were kept secret.

• They were adopted and improved upon.

• They were rejected by European doctors.

• They led to the decline of European medicine.

What happened to King Roderic, the Visigoth king?

• He was captured

• He fled to France

• He died in battle

• He became a Muslim

What were some of the achievements of the Emirate of Córdoba?

• Building a large navy

• Advancements in science and culture

• Conquering France

• Discovering America

Why was the Caliphate of Córdoba one of the most powerful places in Europe at the time?

• It had a large army

• It was a center of learning and culture

• It controlled all of Europe

• It had the most gold