Key Events in the Reconquista

The Reconquista of Spain was a centuries-long struggle between Christian kingdoms and Moorish rulers. It began with the Umayyad invasion in 711 and the establishment of the Kingdom of Asturias by Pelayo. Over time, Christian kingdoms like Leon, Navarre, and Aragon emerged, challenging Moorish dominance. The Umayyad Caliphate in Cordoba reached its peak but eventually fragmented. The Almoravids and later the Almohads from North Africa posed significant threats to Christian advances. The turning point came with the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, leading to Christian dominance. By the late 15th century, Ferdinand and Isabella's marriage united Spain, culminating in the conquest of Granada and the end of Moorish rule.

What event marked the beginning of the Moorish supremacy in Spain?

• The fall of Granada

• The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella

• The invasion by Umayyad forces in 711

• The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

Who led the Christian resistance in the mountainous northwest of Spain?

• Alfonso the Battler

• Pelayo

• Al-Mansour

• King Roderick

Which city did Alfonso VI capture in 1085, marking a significant Christian advance?

• Toledo

• Cordoba

• Granada

• Sevilla

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sagada Haws in 1086?

• A decisive Christian victory

• The capture of Granada by Christians

• A stalemate between Moors and Christians

• A victory for the Almoravids

Which battle in 1212 was a turning point in the Reconquista?

• The Battle of El Argos

• The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

• The Battle of Zaragoza

• The Battle of Caledonia

Who conquered Valencia in 1238?

• Isabella I of Castile

• Ferdinand II of Aragon

• James I of Aragon

• Alfonso VIII

What was the last Moorish stronghold in Spain?

• Granada

• Cordoba

• Sevilla

• Toledo

What was the significance of the bells taken by Al-Mansour?

• They were used to signal the start of battles

• They were used as lanterns in the Great Mosque

• They were melted down for weapons

• They were given as gifts to the Abbasid Caliphate

Which two monarchs' marriage led to the final conquest of Granada?

• Alfonso VI and Isabella I

• Ferdinand II and Isabella I

• James I and Ferdinand II

• Alfonso VIII and Isabella I

What significant event occurred in the late 15th century in Spain?

• The rise of the Almohads

• The capture of Toledo

• The fall of Granada

• The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa