Reconquest of Spain Quiz

What was the "Reconquest of Spain"?

• The time when Christian kingdoms pushed the Muslim rulers out of Spain.

• The time when Spain was invaded by the Moors.

• The period when Spain was ruled by the Romans.

• The era of peace between Christians and Muslims in Spain.

What was the Islamic kingdom of Spain called?

• Al-Andalus

• Castile

• Aragon

• Granada

How did Al-Mansur treat the Jews and Christians of Spain?

• He made them pay higher taxes and kept them from meeting together.

• He welcomed them and reduced their taxes.

• He allowed them to rule themselves.

• He gave them equal rights as Muslims.

Where did the Christians go during the Reconquest?

• Up north to the Christian kingdoms in Spain.

• To the south of Spain.

• To North Africa.

• To the east of Spain.

Why did El Cid let his beard grow long?

• He was banished by the king and swore to let it grow until he was pardoned.

• It was a sign of wisdom.

• It was a tradition among warriors.

• He wanted to look older.

What does El Cid mean?

• "The lord" or "the boss."

• "The warrior" or "the knight."

• "The king" or "the ruler."

• "The hero" or "the savior."

Did El Cid fight for Christians or for Moors?

• He fought for both sides.

• He only fought for Christians.

• He only fought for Moors.

• He did not fight for either side.

Why did Alfonso of Castile send for El Cid?

• An army of Muslim warriors was coming from North Africa, and he was afraid they would defeat the Christian kingdoms.

• He wanted El Cid to become king.

• He needed El Cid to negotiate peace.

• He wanted El Cid to explore new lands.

The wars fought by Christian Kingdoms against the Muslim Moorish Kingdoms over control of the Iberian Peninsula were called the

• Crusades

• Reconquista

• Risorgimento

• Caliphate

What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?

• To reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.

• To establish trade routes with Asia.

• To convert the Moors to Christianity.

• To expand the Spanish Empire into Africa.