8.3 Islamic Spain and Al-Andalus

The period of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula was known as (a)   .

• Islamic Spain
• The Reconquista
• The Visigoth Era
• The Roman Empire

Who was the Muslim general that began the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula?

• Tariq ibn Ziyad

• Al-Mansur

• Abd al-Rahman

• Al-Mu'tasim

Islamic Spain was notable for its rich, multicultural civilization. All of the people of al-Andalus were allowed to contribute to the region's society and culture. This led to a revival of (a)   culture.

• Roman
• Classical
• Gothic
• Byzantine

The Christian Reconquista of Hispania began at the Battle of ________.

• Tours

• Covadonga

• Hastings

• Manzikert

What was the name given to the Iberian Peninsula during the Early Middle Ages?

• Al-Andalus

• Hispania

• Iberia

• Andalusia

What was the 'golden age' of religious tolerance in al-Andalus known as?

• Reconquista

• Convivencia

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Battle of Granada

During the Reconquista, which battle marked the beginning of Christian efforts to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula?

• Battle of Granada

• Battle of Covadonga

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Hastings

The Jewish philosopher Maimonides was a leading intellectual during which period?

• Reconquista

• Convivencia

• Legacy

• Umayyad Caliphate

The final stronghold of Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula was (a)   .

• Granada
• Cordoba
• Seville
• Toledo

After the Reconquista, many Muslims and Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or practice their religion in ______.

• Public

• Secret

• Synagogues

• Mosques