Questions and Answers
The Phoenicians and Greeks established provinces in the Iberian Peninsula during the Pre-Roman Period.
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The Romans conquered the Iberian Peninsula in 500 CE.
False
The Visigoths established their capital in Madrid.
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The Moors introduced Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish Period.
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Ferdinand II and Isabella I united the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon in 1800 CE.
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The Spanish Empire lasted from 1500 to 1700 CE.
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Napoleon Bonaparte installed his brother Joseph as king of Spain in 1814 CE.
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Spain adopted its current constitution in 1812 CE.
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Study Notes
Ancient Period (3000 BCE - 500 CE)
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Pre-Roman Period:
- Iberian Peninsula inhabited by various tribes (Celts, Tartessians, Iberians)
- Phoenicians and Greeks establish trading posts and colonies
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Roman Period (218 BCE - 409 CE):
- Romans conquer Iberian Peninsula, establish provinces of Hispania and Lusitania
- Romanization of local population, introduction of Latin language and culture
- Development of cities, roads, and infrastructure
Middle Ages (500 - 1500 CE)
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Visigothic Kingdom (409 - 711 CE):
- Visigoths conquer Roman Hispania, establish capital in Toledo
- Conversion to Christianity, development of Visigothic architecture and art
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Moorish Period (711 - 1492 CE):
- Moors (Arabs and Berbers) conquer Visigothic Kingdom, establish Caliphate of Córdoba
- Introduction of Islam, development of Islamic architecture, science, and culture
- Coexistence and conflict between Muslims, Christians, and Jews
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Reconquista (718 - 1492 CE):
- Christian kingdoms of Asturias, León, and Castile emerge, reconquer territories from Moors
- Union of Castile and Aragon under Ferdinand II and Isabella I
Early Modern Period (1500 - 1800 CE)
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Spanish Empire (1492 - 1898 CE):
- Spanish discovery and conquest of the Americas, establishment of colonies
- Spanish Inquisition, expulsion of Jews and Muslims
- Rise of Spanish art, literature, and culture (El Greco, Cervantes)
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Habsburg Dynasty (1516 - 1700 CE):
- Charles I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) unites Spanish and Austrian territories
- Philip II establishes Spanish Inquisition, centralizes power in Madrid
- Decline of Spanish Empire, War of Spanish Succession
Late Modern Period (1800 - 2000 CE)
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Napoleonic Era (1808 - 1814 CE):
- Napoleon Bonaparte invades Spain, installs brother Joseph as king
- Spanish War of Independence, establishment of Constitution of 1812
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Restoration and Dictatorship (1874 - 1975 CE):
- Restoration of Bourbon monarchy, alternation of liberal and conservative governments
- Dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939 - 1975 CE),Spanish Civil War
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Democracy and European Integration (1975 CE - present):
- Transition to democracy, adoption of Constitution of 1978
- Membership in European Union, modernization and globalization
Ancient Period (3000 BCE - 500 CE)
- Iberian Peninsula inhabited by various tribes (Celts, Tartessians, Iberians) before the Romans
- Phoenicians and Greeks establish trading posts and colonies in the Iberian Peninsula
- Romans conquer Iberian Peninsula, establish provinces of Hispania and Lusitania in 218 BCE
- Romanization of local population, introduction of Latin language and culture
- Development of cities, roads, and infrastructure during the Roman Period
Middle Ages (500 - 1500 CE)
- Visigoths conquer Roman Hispania, establish capital in Toledo in 409 CE
- Conversion to Christianity, development of Visigothic architecture and art during the Visigothic Kingdom
- Moors (Arabs and Berbers) conquer Visigothic Kingdom, establish Caliphate of Córdoba in 711 CE
- Introduction of Islam, development of Islamic architecture, science, and culture during the Moorish Period
- Coexistence and conflict between Muslims, Christians, and Jews during the Moorish Period
- Christian kingdoms of Asturias, León, and Castile emerge, reconquer territories from Moors during the Reconquista
- Union of Castile and Aragon under Ferdinand II and Isabella I in 1492 CE
Early Modern Period (1500 - 1800 CE)
- Spanish discovery and conquest of the Americas, establishment of colonies in 1492 CE
- Spanish Inquisition, expulsion of Jews and Muslims
- Rise of Spanish art, literature, and culture (El Greco, Cervantes) during the Spanish Empire
- Charles I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) unites Spanish and Austrian territories in 1516 CE
- Philip II establishes Spanish Inquisition, centralizes power in Madrid during the Habsburg Dynasty
- Decline of Spanish Empire, War of Spanish Succession
Late Modern Period (1800 - 2000 CE)
- Napoleon Bonaparte invades Spain, installs brother Joseph as king in 1808 CE
- Spanish War of Independence, establishment of Constitution of 1812
- Restoration of Bourbon monarchy, alternation of liberal and conservative governments during the Restoration and Dictatorship
- Dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939 - 1975 CE), Spanish Civil War
- Transition to democracy, adoption of Constitution of 1978
- Membership in European Union, modernization and globalization during Democracy and European Integration
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Discover the early history of Spain, from the pre-Roman period to the Middle Ages. Learn about the tribes, trading posts, and Roman conquests that shaped the region.
