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What does 'Pelayo' refer to?
What does 'Pelayo' refer to?
Covadonga
What is a waterwheel known for?
What is a waterwheel known for?
Brought to Spain by the Moors
What significant event occurred in A.D. 711?
What significant event occurred in A.D. 711?
Moorish invasion
Who is referred to as El Cid?
Who is referred to as El Cid?
What is Felipe II known for?
What is Felipe II known for?
What year did the War of Independence begin?
What year did the War of Independence begin?
What happened in 1492?
What happened in 1492?
Who were the Celitiberians?
Who were the Celitiberians?
What role did Franco play in Spain?
What role did Franco play in Spain?
Who were Fernando and Isabel?
Who were Fernando and Isabel?
The Spanish 'Invincible' Armada, at war with England, was defeated in _____.
The Spanish 'Invincible' Armada, at war with England, was defeated in _____.
The Moors governed Spain for _____ centuries.
The Moors governed Spain for _____ centuries.
The _____ established trading posts in Spain.
The _____ established trading posts in Spain.
The _____ invaded Spain in A.D. 711.
The _____ invaded Spain in A.D. 711.
Carlos V was the father of _____.
Carlos V was the father of _____.
El Cid captured _____ from the Moors.
El Cid captured _____ from the Moors.
The _____ built bridges and aqueducts in Spain.
The _____ built bridges and aqueducts in Spain.
_____ completed the Reconquest from the Moors.
_____ completed the Reconquest from the Moors.
The _____ developed philosophy and the sciences.
The _____ developed philosophy and the sciences.
The _____ conquered the Carthaginians.
The _____ conquered the Carthaginians.
The first leader in the Reconquest of Spain was _____
The first leader in the Reconquest of Spain was _____
The Spanish-American War took place in _____
The Spanish-American War took place in _____
Felipe II was the son of _____
Felipe II was the son of _____
The Spanish language is derived from _____
The Spanish language is derived from _____
The Moors were driven out of Spain in _____
The Moors were driven out of Spain in _____
The Romans ruled Spain for _____ years.
The Romans ruled Spain for _____ years.
Many Spanish words that begin with al- are of _____ descent
Many Spanish words that begin with al- are of _____ descent
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon was proclaimed King in _____
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon was proclaimed King in _____
Columbus's voyages were financed by _____
Columbus's voyages were financed by _____
Who is considered Spain's national hero?
Who is considered Spain's national hero?
When did the Moors invade Spain?
When did the Moors invade Spain?
When did Don Pelayo win at Covadonga?
When did Don Pelayo win at Covadonga?
When did Fernando and Isabel recapture Grenada?
When did Fernando and Isabel recapture Grenada?
When did the Spaniards rebel against Napoleon?
When did the Spaniards rebel against Napoleon?
When did England defeat the 'Invincible Armada'?
When did England defeat the 'Invincible Armada'?
Who captured Valencia from the Moors?
Who captured Valencia from the Moors?
Who financed Columbus's voyages?
Who financed Columbus's voyages?
Who was the father of Felipe II?
Who was the father of Felipe II?
Who built the Alhambra?
Who built the Alhambra?
Who overthrew the Spanish republic in 1939?
Who overthrew the Spanish republic in 1939?
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Study Notes
Historical Figures and Events
- Pelayo: Key leader in the Reconquest of Spain; emerged victorious at Covadonga.
- El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar): Spain's national hero; captured Valencia from the Moors.
- Fernando and Isabel: Catholic monarchs who completed the Reconquest and financed Columbus's voyages.
- Francisco Franco: Dictator who overthrew the Spanish republic in 1939.
- Carlos V: Father of Felipe II; played a significant role in the Spanish Empire.
Important Dates
- A.D. 711: Year the Moors invaded Spain, marking the beginning of a significant period in Spanish history.
- 1492: Year of the Moors' defeat at Grenada and Columbus's first voyage to the Americas.
- 1808: Year when the Spaniards rebelled against Napoleon, initiating the War of Independence.
- 1588: Year of the defeat of the Spanish "Invincible" Armada during war with England.
- 1975: Year Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon was proclaimed King of Spain.
Cultural Influences
- Moors: Brought advanced knowledge of philosophy and sciences to Spain; governed for 7 centuries.
- Romans: Established infrastructure such as bridges and aqueducts; ruled Spain for 6 years.
- Phoenicians: Known for establishing trading posts in ancient Spain.
- Arabic Influence: Many Spanish words, especially those starting with "al-", have Arabic origins.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Waterwheel: Introduced to Spain by the Moors, showcasing agricultural advancements.
- Languages: Spanish language derived from Latin, reflecting Roman influence.
Geographic Notes
- Covadonga: Site of Pelayo's victory, symbolizing resistance against Moorish rule.
- Valencia: City captured by El Cid, significant in the history of the Reconquest.
Important Conflicts
- War of Independence (1808): A pivotal uprising against French control.
- Spanish-American War (1898): Marked a significant turning point in Spain's role as a colonial power.
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