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Where did Spanish originate?
Where did Spanish originate?
- Roman Empire
- Carthage
- Latin America
- Iberian Peninsula (correct)
What was the dominant Spanish dialect established during the Reconquista?
What was the dominant Spanish dialect established during the Reconquista?
- Catalan Spanish
- Andalusian Spanish
- Galician Spanish
- Castilian Spanish (correct)
Which event marked the beginning of Roman influence on the Iberian Peninsula?
Which event marked the beginning of Roman influence on the Iberian Peninsula?
- Fall of the Roman Empire
- Visigoth invasion
- Second Punic War (correct)
- First Punic War
What resources did the Romans exploit in Hispania?
What resources did the Romans exploit in Hispania?
Which aspect of Roman control was significant in the first millennium AD?
Which aspect of Roman control was significant in the first millennium AD?
What is the most widely accepted theory about the origin of the term Hispania?
What is the most widely accepted theory about the origin of the term Hispania?
Which of the following interpretations relates to the Phoenician understanding of Hispania?
Which of the following interpretations relates to the Phoenician understanding of Hispania?
How many centuries does the history of the Spanish language cover?
How many centuries does the history of the Spanish language cover?
Which event significantly influenced the evolution of the Spanish language?
Which event significantly influenced the evolution of the Spanish language?
Which region is referred to as Hispania in historical contexts?
Which region is referred to as Hispania in historical contexts?
What does the Basque interpretation of the word Ezpanna signify?
What does the Basque interpretation of the word Ezpanna signify?
What resulted from the decline of the Roman Empire in Hispania?
What resulted from the decline of the Roman Empire in Hispania?
How long did Muslim control last around Granada during the Umayyad conquest?
How long did Muslim control last around Granada during the Umayyad conquest?
What impact did the Visigoths have on Spain's culture and language?
What impact did the Visigoths have on Spain's culture and language?
Which group initiated the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD?
Which group initiated the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD?
What language mixed with vernacular Latin in southern Spain during the Muslim rule?
What language mixed with vernacular Latin in southern Spain during the Muslim rule?
What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?
What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?
In which year did the last holdout of Muslim rule in Spain surrender?
In which year did the last holdout of Muslim rule in Spain surrender?
Which forces were involved in the conclusion of the Reconquista?
Which forces were involved in the conclusion of the Reconquista?
The Reconquista lasted for approximately how many years?
The Reconquista lasted for approximately how many years?
From which direction did the Christian kingdoms expand their territories during the Reconquista?
From which direction did the Christian kingdoms expand their territories during the Reconquista?
What is the meaning of the Phoenician word 'Spania'?
What is the meaning of the Phoenician word 'Spania'?
Which word is derived from a Phoenician root referring to forging metals?
Which word is derived from a Phoenician root referring to forging metals?
The Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula was?
The Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula was?
How many centuries does the history of the Spanish language span?
How many centuries does the history of the Spanish language span?
Which modern country was included in the ancient region referred to as Hispania?
Which modern country was included in the ancient region referred to as Hispania?
What does the Basque word 'Ezpanna' refer to?
What does the Basque word 'Ezpanna' refer to?
What title is Alfonso the X also known by?
What title is Alfonso the X also known by?
Which kingdom did Alfonso the X form an alliance with in 1254?
Which kingdom did Alfonso the X form an alliance with in 1254?
In what year did Christopher Columbus complete his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?
In what year did Christopher Columbus complete his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?
What was the primary purpose of Columbus's voyages?
What was the primary purpose of Columbus's voyages?
What was a significant outcome of Columbus's expeditions?
What was a significant outcome of Columbus's expeditions?
What language did Modern Spanish derive from?
What language did Modern Spanish derive from?
In which century was Castilian Spanish established in a standard written form?
In which century was Castilian Spanish established in a standard written form?
What significant role did Toledo play in the development of Spanish?
What significant role did Toledo play in the development of Spanish?
What historical event is associated with the emergence of Old Castilian Spanish?
What historical event is associated with the emergence of Old Castilian Spanish?
Which literary work represents the evolution of Castilian Spanish during Spain's Golden Age?
Which literary work represents the evolution of Castilian Spanish during Spain's Golden Age?
What contributed to the importance of Castilian Spanish as a source of ancient knowledge?
What contributed to the importance of Castilian Spanish as a source of ancient knowledge?
What period did the significant spread of the Spanish language primarily occur?
What period did the significant spread of the Spanish language primarily occur?
Which historical event marked the beginning of Spanish exploration in the Americas?
Which historical event marked the beginning of Spanish exploration in the Americas?
Which linguistic form spread to Spain's colonies in the New World?
Which linguistic form spread to Spain's colonies in the New World?
In addition to the Americas, which regions did Spanish explorers and missionaries help spread the language to?
In addition to the Americas, which regions did Spanish explorers and missionaries help spread the language to?
Who was primarily responsible for spreading the Spanish language to the New World?
Who was primarily responsible for spreading the Spanish language to the New World?
What was the primary linguistic influence introduced to the Iberian Peninsula before the spread of Spanish in the Americas?
What was the primary linguistic influence introduced to the Iberian Peninsula before the spread of Spanish in the Americas?
Which kingdom emerged as the dominant force in the creation of the Spanish language?
Which kingdom emerged as the dominant force in the creation of the Spanish language?
What language is also known as Galician-Portuguese?
What language is also known as Galician-Portuguese?
Which of the following languages is primarily spoken on the east coast of Spain?
Which of the following languages is primarily spoken on the east coast of Spain?
What is the relationship between languages like Castilian and Latin?
What is the relationship between languages like Castilian and Latin?
Which pattern do the languages in the Iberian Peninsula exhibit?
Which pattern do the languages in the Iberian Peninsula exhibit?
Which dialects were spoken by the kingdoms during the Reconquista?
Which dialects were spoken by the kingdoms during the Reconquista?
Which Spanish dialect is often referred to as Castilian Spanish?
Which Spanish dialect is often referred to as Castilian Spanish?
What significant institution was founded by King Philipp V to maintain the consistency of the Spanish language?
What significant institution was founded by King Philipp V to maintain the consistency of the Spanish language?
What did the introduction of Early Modern Spanish to Latin America coincide with?
What did the introduction of Early Modern Spanish to Latin America coincide with?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of modern Spanish in different countries?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of modern Spanish in different countries?
What role does the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language play?
What role does the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language play?
How are differences between Spanish dialects largely shaped?
How are differences between Spanish dialects largely shaped?
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Study Notes
Hispania
- The name Spain (Espana) originates from Hispania, the term used by Romans for the Iberian Peninsula.
- Etymological roots of Hispania are uncertain; most accepted theory links it to the Phoenician word "Spania" meaning "Land of rabbits".
- Other theories suggest "land where metals are forged" or "edge/border" in Basque.
History & Origin of Spanish Language
- Spanish language evolution spans at least 22 centuries from Roman conquest in Hispania to modern usage globally.
- Originated in the Iberian Peninsula, developing from Vulgar Latin.
- Castilian Spanish became dominant during the Reconquista, expanding worldwide afterward.
Roman Influence on Spain
- Roman conquest began in 218 BC during the Second Punic War against Carthage.
- Romans introduced roads, settlements, and cultivated olive oil and wine.
- Exploited mineral resources, particularly silver.
Visigothic Kingdom
- After the Roman Empire's decline, Germanic tribes, including the Visigoths, invaded and established a kingdom in the 5th century.
- Visigoths preserved certain Christian traditions with minimal cultural influence on Spanish language and culture.
Umayyad Caliphate
- Invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD, leading to almost complete control of current-day Spain and Portugal.
- Duration of Muslim control varied, lasting up to 781 years in Granada and less than 30 years in Galicia.
The Reconquista
- The Reconquista lasted around 800 years, unifying Christian kingdoms against Muslim rule.
- Concluded in 1491 with the surrender of Granada to Castilian-Aragonese forces.
Alfonso X
- Known as "el Sabio," ruled as King of Castile, León, and Galicia from 1252 to 1284.
- Briefly elected King of Germany in 1257 but renounced the claim in 1275.
Christopher Columbus
- Italian explorer who undertook four voyages sponsored by Spanish monarchs.
- His expeditions resulted in European contact with the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.
Development of Spanish Language
- Evolved from Old Castilian Spanish established during the Reconquista.
- Standardized in the 13th century in Toledo, a cultural and translation center for Arabic and Hebrew texts.
Spread of Spanish Language
- After the Reconquista, Spanish monarchs financed explorations that extended the Spanish language to the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
- Columbus's journey in 1492 marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Americas.
Dialect Differences
- Varieties of Spanish exist, such as Castilian in Spain, and distinct forms in Argentina and Mexico, evolving independently since Early Modern Spanish spread in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Consistency in the Spanish Language
- Founded in 1713, the Royal Spanish Academy works to maintain consistency across Spanish spoken globally.
- Collaborates with 22 national academies to document the evolution of the language despite diverse dialects.
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