Uncovering the Muslim Influence on Spanish Culture

What was the boundary that the Roman Empire never dared to cross?

• The Seine River

• The Tiber River

• The Danube River

• The Rhine River

Who was the Christian Chief under the Visigoths that sought help from the Muslims?

• Julian of Cueta

• Pope Sylvester II

• Maimonides

• Richard Boulier

What was the name given to the Iberian Peninsula under Muslim rule?

• Cordoba

• Al-Andalus

• Granada

• El Dorado

Which tax were Christians and Jews required to pay under Muslim rule?

• Zeket

• Gizia

• Jizya

• Khums

What percentage of the Spanish dictionary is made up of words derived from Arabic?

• 5%

• 8%

• 10%

• 12%

Which new agricultural technology did Muslims introduce to Spain?

• Greenhouses

• Water mills

• Crop rotation

• Terrace farming

What was the staple of Spanish cooking introduced by Muslims?

• Olive oil

• Lard

• Butter

• Sunflower oil

What is the origin of the word 'Olay' according to one theory?

• From the Hebrew 'Oleh'

• From the Arabic 'Wallah'

• From the Latin 'Ola'

• From the Greek 'Ola'

What happened to mosques under the new Christian Kings after the fall of the last Muslim city?

• They were left abandoned

• They were preserved

• They were converted into churches

• They were turned into museums

What was the fate of the Jewish community after the Reconquista?

• They were allowed to stay

• They were forced to convert to Christianity

• They fled to Muslim lands

• They were given special status