In 711, a weak Spain was invaded by a _________________ force led by Tariq iBn-Zayid that led to many Spaniards converting to Islam.

For 500 years, Spain was part of a vast Arab Islamic world. Muslim influence was displayed through

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The area of jurisdiction of Islamic rulers is called a

In the early 1000s, weak Muslim rule had led to several independent ______________________ which allowed the area of Christian-controlled Spain to expand.

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were the Catholic Monarchs that sought to unite Spain under one religion. They took over the Spanish Inquisition from the Church.

The period from 1480-1800 where Muslims and Jews were either converted to Christianity or exiled, and those who were found guilty, were either tortured or killed, is known as

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella supported Columbus because they believed they had a religious duty to convert as many people to the Catholic religion as they could outside of Spain.

Someone who had the authority to teach and convert people to Catholicism is a _______________________. These people often went on voyages with explorers to convert non-Catholics into Catholics.

A key motivation for European explorers and monarchs for imperialism was to find gold and silver to

After falling on hard times, many _________________ went to America to seek fortunes because their sense of pride did not allow them to take any job.

El Cid was a Christian knight that became a Spanish hero mostly because he was

Military success, loyalty, fairness, and faith in God, were aspects of the