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WorksheetsThe Moors
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 33mins
How many years did the Moors rule Spain?
300 years
2,000 years
700 years
Where did the Moors come from?
Northern Africa
Southern Africa
Southeast Asia
The Moors imported which culture to Spain?
Asian culture
Islamic culture
Yoruba culture
The Moors conquered which peninsula to control Spain?
The Tidewater peninsula
The Arabic peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula
In which Spanish city was a great library located?
Madrid
Cordoba
Alexandria
Edinburgh
The Moors excelled in which areas?
music, ballet, and singing
astrology, agriculture, and botany
science, astronomy, and architecture
The Moors invented an exquisite architectural style which included...
mosaic tiles, courtyards, and horseshoe arches
stained glass windows and roman columns
cathedral ceilings and dormer windows
Other great influences of the Moors upon all of Europe include...
wheel, wagons, and horseriding
cathedrals, artwork, stained glass
universal education, intellectual learning, universities
What great contribution did the Moors make to increase literacy in Europe in the 12th century?
a writing system
paper making
hieroglyphics
Which two sides battled during the Reconquista?
Christians vs Muslims
Christians vs Romans
Muslims vs Visigoths
Muslims vs Romans
What is the Reconquista?
a fight between northern and southern Gaul
A battle over land and water rights
a series of battles designed to drive the Muslims from Spain
What important marriage united the Spanish kingdoms in 1469?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Jack and Jill
Henry and Isabella
What was the treatment of non-Christians after the Reconquista?
they were treated equally
non-Christians were allowed to move away
they were tortured terribly
The war was fought over the Iberian Peninsula which is called ________________ and _________________ today.
France and Spain
Spain and Portugal
United States and Canada
France and Germany
The Moors brought which religion to Spain?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Sufism
The Spanish people were more advanced than the Moors
True
False
When the Moors governed Spain, Christians and Muslims were in constant war.
True
False
The Spanish language was influenced by the Arabic language
True
False
When the Moors built mosques and fortresses, they were NOT allowed to...
Build a building higher than 40 meters
Write God's name on the building
Make images of people or animals
Build churches
The Moors moved into Spain around which year?
711 BC
711 AD
1210
1492
Which statement best describes the significance of the Battle of Grenada?
It was the last Muslim victory in Spain.
It was the final defeat of Muslims in Spain.
It gave Spain control of the eastern coast.
It was the first major Christian victory of the Reconquista.
How long did the Inquisition last?
100 years
225 Years
310 years
350 years
Who was first targeted by the Inquisition?
Christian Heretics
Muslims
Jews
What did General Gibral al-Tariq call southern Spain?
Granada
Carthage
Andalus
Cabrera
Which of the following occurred in Andalus under Moorish rule?
The Moors did not force Islam on the people
The Moors killed all native people
The Moors removed all Japanese
What was so famous about the city of Granada?
The city was burned by the Mongols
The city was closed to all Jews
The city was burned by the Japanese
The city had paved streets and clean water
What was important about the nation of Andalus in terms of literacy?
Literacy rates were bad
Education and literacy were better than the rest of Europe
Literacy was not allowed
Education was popular with Jews but not allowed for anyone else
What was the only difference between the Christians and Muslims in Andalus?
Christians had to pay an extra tax to live in Andalus
Christians had to convert to Islam
Muslims had first pick of the better food
Christians and Jews had to eat goats
What contributions in math came into Andalus from India?
Roman Numerals
Greek numbers
Calculus
Indian numerals and base 10
The Moors ruled Andalus for 700 years. What part of Spain was Andalus in?
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
What Peninsula is Spain in?
Malay
Baja
Iberian
Scandi
When did the Moorish Muslims expand into Spain?
558
1980
711
2012
Who ruled Spain before the Moors?
Richards
Visigoths
Ruths
Sassies
How many years did the Muslims rule for?
45
450
1,000
300
What did the Christians call their effort to defeat the Moors?
Ultimate Fight
MMA
Reconquista
Conquest
What was the name of the most famous soldier of the Reconquista?
Rodrigo Diaz
Cruz Swave
Swave Cortes
Cortes
Do Muslims and Christians still clash in modern day spain?
Yes
No
Sort of
no one knows
What was a popular pattern of art in Islamic spain?
Geometric
Polka Dot
Stripes
Confetti
What was a major contribution of Muslim scientists in Spain?
Medicine
Oceanography
DNA
Brain Mapping
¿In what did the Moors have great influence en España?
la agricultura
la lengua española
la arquitectura
el cristianismo
¿Which Spanish city was the most cultured during the Middle Ages?
Córdoba
Covadonga
Barcelona
Madrid
¿In what year did the Moors invade the Iberian Peninsula?
711
718
1492
1481
¿What was la Reconquista?
la guerra entre los cristianos y los moros
la expulsión de los judíos
el descubrimiento del "Nuevo Mundo"
el viaje de Cristóbal Colón
¿For how many years did la Reconquista last?
casi ochocientos años
un siglo
siete años
tres meses
¿What region in Spain was the last to be ruled by the Moors?
Granada
Córdoba
Asturias
Extremadura
¿Who worked with the Muslims during the Moorish reign en España?
los cristianos
los judíos
los Reyes Católicos
los americanos
¿Cómo se llamaba el último rey moro?
Boabdil
don Pelayo
Fernando de Aragón
Colón
¿What are some of most famous examples of Muslim architecture en España?
la Mezquita de Córdoba
la Alhambra en Granada
el Palacio Real en Madrid
el teatro romano en Mérida
In 711 CE, the Moors invaded Spain and established Islamic rule. During this period, philosophy, mathematics, and science flourished in the nation. For instance, Ibn Zuhr, a physician and surgeon, tested medical procedures on animals before using them on humans. His work was translated into Latin and Hebrew and had a significant impact on the medical field. Spain remained closely connected to Baghdad for 200 years before becoming independent. Spain was one of the wealthiest areas of Europe during the period of Moorish rule.
Based on the passage, how did the Moorish invasion of Spain affect civilization in the region?
It forbade the advancement of philosophy and emphasized religion.
It led to the development of new scientific and mathematical techniques.
It created an isolated area of economic development and trade.
It transformed Spain into a society primarily concerned with military power.
