Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition

Unravel the history of the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition!

This link will take you to an audio version of the text if you would rather listen to the text than read it. What was the Reconquista?The Reconquista is the name given to a long series of wars and battles between the Christian Kingdoms and the Muslim Moors for control of the Iberian Peninsula. It lasted for a good portion of the Middle Ages from 718 to 1492.What is the Iberian Peninsula? The Iberian Peninsula is located in the far southwest of Europe. Today the majority of the peninsula includes the countries Spain and Portugal. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Pyrenees Mountains.Who were the Moors? The Moors were Muslims who lived in the northern African countries of Morocco and Algeria. They called the land of the Iberian Peninsula "Al-Andalus".The Moors Invade Europe In 711 the Moors crossed the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa and invaded the Iberian Peninsula. Over the next seven years they advanced into Europe and controlled the majority of the peninsula.The division of the land before Granada was retaken from the Atlas to Freeman's Historical GeographyStart of the Reconquista The Reconquista began in 718 when King Pelayo of the Visigoths defeated the Muslim army in Alcama at the Battle of Covadonga. This was the first significant victory of the Christians over the Moors.Many BattlesOver the next several hundred years the Christians and the Moors would do battle. Charlemagne would halt the Moors advance at the borders of France, but taking back the peninsula would take over 700 years. There were many battles won and lost on both sides. Both sides also experienced internal struggles for power and civil war.The Catholic ChurchDuring the latter part of the Reconquista it was considered a holy war similar to the Crusades. The Catholic Church wanted the Muslims removed from Europe. Several military orders of the church such as the Order of Santiago and the Knights Templar fought in the Reconquista.Fall of Granada After years of fighting, the nation of Spain was united when King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile were married in 1469. The land of Granada was still ruled by the Moors, however. Ferdinand and Isabella then turned their united forces on Grenada, taking it back in 1492 and ending the Reconquista.The Moors surrendering to Ferdinand and Isabella by Francisco Pradilla OrtizTimeline of the Reconquista711 - The Moors conquer the Iberian Peninsula.718 - The Reconquista begins with the victory of Pelayo at the Battle of Covadonga.721 - The Moors are turned back from France with a defeat at the Battle of Toulouse.791 - King Alfonso II becomes King of Asterieas. He will firmly establish the kingdom in northern Iberia.930 to 950 - The King of Leon defeats the Moors in several battles.950 - The Duchy of Castile is established as an independent Christian state.1085 - Christian warriors capture Toledo.1086 - The Almoravids arrive from North Africa to help the Moors in pushing back the Christians.1094 - El Cid takes control of Valencia.1143 - The Kingdom of Portugal is established.1236 - By this date half of Iberia had been retaken by Christian forces.1309 - Fernando IV takes Gibraltar.1468 - Ferdinand and Isabella unite Castile and Aragon into a single united Spain.1492 - The Reconquista is complete with the fall of Granada.- Interesting Facts about the Reconquista- During the Second Crusade, Crusaders passing through Portugal helped the Portuguese army to retake Lisbon from the Moors.- The national hero of Spain, El Cid, fought against the Moors and took control of the city of Valencia in 1094.- King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were called the "Catholic Monarchs".- It was Ferdinand and Isabella who authorized the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492.- After the Reconquista, Muslims and Jews who lived in Spain were forced to convert to Christianity or they were expelled from the country. Where was the Reconquista fought? Holy Land England Iberian Peninsula Germany Italy What two religious groups fought for control during the Reconquista? Jews and the Christians Muslims and Jews Protestants and Catholics Pagans and Christians Christians and the Muslims What two countries make up the majority of the Iberian Peninsula today? England and Ireland Spain and Portugal Morocco and Algeria France and Germany Greece and Macedonia Where were the Moors from? Northern Africa Germany Scandinavia Greece Mongolia About how long did the Reconquista last? 50 years 100 years 300 years 500 years 700 years What year did the Reconquista end? 711 718 933 1215 1492 Who were the Spanish monarchs who finally defeated the Moors and ended the Reconquista? Matilda and Henry Mary and Louis Isabella and Ferdinand Eleanor and Richard Margaret and Edward What was the last area of land that was conquered by the Christians to end the Reconquista? Aragon Castile Leon Granada Gibraltar Who captured Valencia from the Moors and is considered the national hero of Spain? Alfonso II El Cid Ferdinand Fernando What famous explorer did Ferdinand and Isabella authorize an expedition for in 1492? Christopher Columbus Marco Polo Hernan Cortes Ferdinand Magellan Please watch the video and answer the questions below. The questions go in order so pay attention. If you have any questions please ask me and I will help you out:) What is heresy? Failure to follow the beliefs of the Catholic Church A type of party Successfully following the beliefs of the Catholic Church A way of life When did the Spanish Inquisition begin? 1481 1478 1492 1500 How were the Spanish kingdoms diverse? Religiously Ethnically Both religiously and ethnically How long did the Spanish Inquisition last? More than 200 years More than 275 years More than 350 years More than 500 years What did the Edict of Grace promise? Mercy to those who confessed to heresy Religious freedom pizza parties every Friday Victims were in prison... only for a few days for months for years both b and c all of the above How long did Spanish Jews have to decide to convert to Christianity or leave the Spanish kingdom? 2 months 4 months 6 months 1 year The inquisitors announced the punishment of those guilty of heresy in public gatherings called... Acts of faith Acts of love Acts of evil Acts of kindness In what year did the Spanish Inquisition end? 1629 1781 1834 1870 True or False, the Spanish Inquisition was a time of peace. True False To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. RECONQUISTA CHRISTIANS FERDINAND PENINSULA PORTUGAL ISABELLA GRANADA MUSLIMS SPAIN MOORS