The Moors

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How many years did the Moors rule Spain?

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700 years

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Where did the Moors come from?

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Northern Africa

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The Moors imported which culture to Spain?

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Islamic culture

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The Moors conquered which peninsula to control Spain?

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The Iberian Peninsula

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In which Spanish city was a great library located?

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Cordoba

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The Moors excelled in which areas? Options: music, ballet, and singing; astrology, agriculture, and botany; science, astronomy, and architecture

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science, astronomy, and architecture

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The Moors invented an exquisite architectural style which included...

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mosaic tiles, courtyards, and horseshoe arches

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Other great influences of the Moors upon all of Europe include...

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universal education, intellectual learning, universities

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What great contribution did the Moors make to increase literacy in Europe in the 12th century?

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paper making

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Which two sides battled during the Reconquista?

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Christians vs Muslims