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Al-Andalus

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

The Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula was...

a)

a peaceful takeover of foreign lands.

b)

an extension of the French territories.

c)

led by an an Umayyad prince who escaped to the Iberian Peninsula.

d)

a continuation of Islamic expansion across the Mediterranean region.

2.

The city of Cordoba was...

a)

one of the least populous cities in the 10th century.

b)

a giant market place for products from all over the world.

c)

home to many farmers, peasants, noblemen and monks.

d)

ruled by lead by a weak ruler.

3.

Almoravids crossed over to the Iberian Peninsular...

a)

on the request of rulers.

b)

to take over the land.

c)

to prevent Christian advances.

d)

All of the above

4.

Why did Al-Andalus split into small independent Muslim states called taifas?

a)

The Christian kingdoms in the North attacked and forced rulers to pay parias.

b)

Ethnic and political division.

c)

There were many conflicts between the states.

d)

To hold more power and gain money from parais.

5.

Al-Andalus had a prosperous economy based mainly on:

a)

Agriculture, Education and Religion

b)

Agriculture, Craftwork and Trade

c)

Religion, Craftwork and Trade

d)

Craftwork, Materials and Agriculture

6.

Christians and Jews were allowed to practice their religion as long as they...

a)

paid taxes.

b)

only practised at night.

c)

did not meet in large groups.

d)

All of the above.

7.

They used simple materials for architecture such as...

a)

straw.

b)

wood.

c)

cement.

d)

bricks.

8.

Which factors allowed cultural activities to flourish?

a)

Economic Prosperity

b)

Agricultural Innovation

c)

Government funded projects

d)

Intellectual Tolerance

9.

After the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) the Christian Kingdoms conquered all of the Iberian Peninsular EXCEPT...

a)

Galicia

b)

Granada

c)

Castile and Leon

d)

Barcelona

10.

The supreme political and religious authority comprised of hajib, viziers and walis. These words translate to...

a)

Prime Minister, Ministers and President

b)

President, Governors and Priests

c)

Chief Minister, Priests and Governors

d)

Chief Minister, Ministers and Provincial Governors