Discover the Legacy of Al-Andalus

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The Moorish Civilization of Al-Andalus in Spain

The Moors were Muslims who invaded Spain and part of France in 711 AD.
The Moorish civilization of Al-Andalus was a multi-racial melting pot of Jews, Muslims and Christians.
In a climate of religious tolerance, art, culture, landscaping and ideas flourished in Al-Andalus.
The Moors mastered the techniques of irrigation, creating landscapes and gardens that are oases of shade and bounty.
Cordoba was Europe's intellectual center in the 10th century and had half a million inhabitants.
The mosque of Cordoba, the largest in the world, was founded in 785 AD and is now a church.
Granada was the capital of the Moorish Nazrid dynasty (1232-1492) and is fabulously set in the midst of the snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
The Alhambra in Granada blends architecture and landscaped gardens in an amazing orchestration of light and space.
The Moors played a role in opening a thriving era of scientific discovery in astronomy, medicine, botany, philosophy and mathematics.
The Arabic numeral system was transmitted to Europe via Spain by the Moors.
The Moors introduced all kinds of exotic plants and foods to southern Europe, such as almonds, citrus fruits, sugarcane, cumin, saffron, nutmeg, pomegranates, persimmons and palm trees.
The Moors were defeated in 1492 and those who did not convert to Christianity were expelled or enslaved.

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Test your knowledge of the fascinating Moorish civilization of Al-Andalus in Spain. Discover the multi-cultural society that flourished under the Moors, the stunning architecture and gardens they created, and the important scientific discoveries they made. Learn about the impact they had on Europe, from introducing new plants and foods to transmitting the Arabic numeral system. See how much you know about this captivating period of history with our Moorish Civilization of Al-Andalus quiz.