Questions and Answers
What does 'Pelayo' refer to?
Covadonga
What is a waterwheel known for?
Brought to Spain by the Moors
What significant event occurred in A.D. 711?
Moorish invasion
Who is referred to as El Cid?
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What is Felipe II known for?
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What year did the War of Independence begin?
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What happened in 1492?
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Who were the Celitiberians?
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What role did Franco play in Spain?
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Who were Fernando and Isabel?
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The Spanish 'Invincible' Armada, at war with England, was defeated in _____.
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The Moors governed Spain for _____ centuries.
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The _____ established trading posts in Spain.
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The _____ invaded Spain in A.D. 711.
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Carlos V was the father of _____.
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El Cid captured _____ from the Moors.
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The _____ built bridges and aqueducts in Spain.
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_____ completed the Reconquest from the Moors.
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The _____ developed philosophy and the sciences.
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The _____ conquered the Carthaginians.
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The first leader in the Reconquest of Spain was _____
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The Spanish-American War took place in _____
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Felipe II was the son of _____
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The Spanish language is derived from _____
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The Moors were driven out of Spain in _____
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The Romans ruled Spain for _____ years.
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Many Spanish words that begin with al- are of _____ descent
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Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon was proclaimed King in _____
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Columbus's voyages were financed by _____
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Who is considered Spain's national hero?
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When did the Moors invade Spain?
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When did Don Pelayo win at Covadonga?
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When did Fernando and Isabel recapture Grenada?
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When did the Spaniards rebel against Napoleon?
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When did England defeat the 'Invincible Armada'?
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Who captured Valencia from the Moors?
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Who financed Columbus's voyages?
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Who was the father of Felipe II?
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Who built the Alhambra?
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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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