Reconquista Flashcard

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Where was the Reconquista fought?

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Iberian Peninsula

Front

What two religious groups fought for control during the Reconquista?

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Christians and the Muslims

Front

What two countries make up the majority of the Iberian Peninsula today?

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Spain and Portugal

Front

Where were the Moors from?

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Northern Africa

Front

How long did the Reconquista last?

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700 years

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What year did the Reconquista end?

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1492

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Who were the Spanish monarchs who finally defeated the Moors and ended the Reconquista?

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Isabella and Ferdinand

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What was the last area of land that was conquered by the Christians to end the Reconquista?

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Granada

Front

Who captured Valencia from the Moors and is considered the national hero of Spain?

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El Cid

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What famous explorer did Ferdinand and Isabella authorize an expedition for in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus