El Cid

What was the name of the knight known as El Cid?

• Diego de la Vega

• Fernando de León

• Alfonso of Castile

• Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

Why was El Cid banished from Castile?

• He lost a battle

• He betrayed the king

• He was falsely accused by jealous nobles

• He refused to fight

What city did El Cid and his warriors aim to free?

• Madrid

• Valencia

• Seville

• Barcelona

How did El Cid treat the people of Valencia after freeing them?

• He left them to fend for themselves

• He ruled with an iron fist

• He demanded tribute from them

• He treated them fairly and ensured their safety

What did King Alfonso do after hearing of El Cid's victories?

• He imprisoned him

• He declared war on him

• He invited him back to Castile

• He ignored him

What was El Cid's greatest reward according to the text?

• Fame and power

• Wealth and riches

• Knowing he did what was right

• A title from the king

What was the primary reason for El Cid's rise to fame?

• His alliances with other kingdoms

• His noble birth

• His wealth

• His military strategies

Which battle is El Cid famously known for?

• Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

• Battle of Cuarte

• Battle of Aljubarrota

• Battle of Valencia

What was the relationship between El Cid and King Alfonso?

• They were brothers

• They were close friends

• They were rivals

• They had a complicated relationship

What was the main characteristic of El Cid's leadership style?

• He was a strategic thinker

• He relied solely on brute force

• He was known for his cruelty

• He was indecisive