The Reconquista

How long did the Reconquista last?

• 300 years = 3 centuries

• 1000 = 1 millennium

• 400 years = 4 centuries

• 40 years = 4 decades

Which two sides battled during the Reconquista?

• Christians vs Muslims

• Christians vs Romans

• Muslims vs Visigoths

• Muslims vs Romans

Which territory did the Kingdom of León conquer in the 10th century?

• Around the river Ebro

• Around the Mediterranean Sea

• Around the river Guadiana

• Around the river Duero

Which battle took place in 1212?

• The Battle of Guadalete

• The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

• The Battle of Granada

• The Battle of Toledo

Which century does the year 1212 belong to?

• The 13th century

• The 12th century

• The 10th century

• the 11th century

Who conquered the land around the Mediterranean Sea and the Balearic Islands?

• The Catalan Counties

• The Kingdom of León

• The Crown of Castilla

• The Crown of Aragón

Which Muslim Kingdom was the last to survive?

• The Kingdom of Córdoba

• The Nasrid Kingdom of Granada

• The Kingdom of Guadalete

• The Kingdom of Almería

When was the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada defeated by the Crown of Castilla?

• In 1492

• In 1942

• In 1212

• In 1592

What is the year 1492 important?

• Because the Muslims and Christians became allies (= aliados)

• Because it's the beginning of democracy in Spain

• Because it's the beginning of the Middle Ages in Spain

• Because it marks the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Era

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