The Almohad Caliphate and Its Decline
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What major event in the late 15th century affected religious minorities in Iberia?

  • The choice between conversion and expulsion (correct)
  • The end of Catholic influence
  • The establishment of al-Andalus
  • The rise of Muslim kingdoms

    • What does the term Mudéjar refer to in the context of Muslims in Iberian history?

  • Islamic scholars of the time
  • Muslims living under Christian rule (correct)
  • Islamic warriors opposing Christian rule
  • Muslims who converted to Christianity

    • Which of the following buildings is an example of Mudéjar architecture?

  • Alcázar of Seville (correct)
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Alhambra
  • Colosseum

    • What was the status of Muslims in Iberia after the fall of Toledo in 1085?

    <p>They remained as a minority with legal protections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "Cuius regio, eius religio" imply regarding religious practices in Iberia?

    <p>The leader's faith dictates that of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the War that began in 1482?

    <p>The rise of civil war in Granada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Muhammad XII, known as Boabdil, take after he was captured by Christians in 1483?

    <p>He promised loyalty to Ferdinand and Isabella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason many Muslims migrated to Morocco during the 13th century?

    <p>They were expelled or felt unsafe in al-Andalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Ulamas believe regarding the living conditions of Muslims under non-Muslim rule?

    <p>Muslims should live under Muslims for communal well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the final capitulation of Granada?

    <p>The signing of the Treaty of Granada in 1491</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title did the Marinid ruler hold that means 'Prince of the Muslims'?

    <p>Amir al-Muslim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cities did the Marinids NOT capture from the Nasrid rulers?

    <p>Toledo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event for the Marinid forces occurred in 1340?

    <p>Battle of Tarifa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the War of Granada (1482-1492)?

    <p>The establishment of Christian rule in Granada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes Muslims living under Christian rule after the capture of Granada?

    <p>Mudejar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major challenge did Castile face regarding Muslim territories during the Marinid period?

    <p>Political and social turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Marinid forces take over Gibraltar?

    <p>1333</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Boabdil after the Christian forces captured Granada?

    <p>He fled to Northern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary religious orientation of the Almohad movement?

    <p>Radical monotheism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city served as the capital of the Almohad Caliphate?

    <p>Marrakesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant battle marked the decline of the Almohads?

    <p>Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary ruling area of the Nasrid dynasty?

    <p>Al-Andalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Nasrid Emirate?

    <p>Yusuf ibn Nasr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Seville fall to Christian forces?

    <p>1248</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Almohads aimed to restore what aspect of Islam?

    <p>The original faith at the time of the prophet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Muhammad XII's surrender in 1492?

    <p>The end of Islamic rule in Iberia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dynasties provided military support to the Muslim forces in Al-Andalus?

    <p>Marinid Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main leaders of the Catholic forces that defeated the Almohad Caliph?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove the initial discontent among the Andalusi during Almoravid rule?

    <p>They were ruled by a Berber dynasty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Iberia was controlled by the Nasrid dynasty?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title given to Yusuf ibn Nasr?

    <p>Al-Galiv bin-llah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Almoravid relationship with the Abbasid caliphate?

    <p>They recognized the Abbasid caliphate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural influences affected Muslims living under Christian rule in Iberia?

    <p>Castilian and Catalan culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Nasrid dynasty rule in Iberia?

    <p>Two and a half centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Pragmatica of January 1, 1567, aimed at addressing?

    <p>The supervision of Morisco practices by Old Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the Morisco uprising during the Alpujarras War?

    <p>Hernando de Cordoba y Valór</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the inspections on Morisco houses?

    <p>To ensure compliance with Christian rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler initially showed reluctance to expel the Moriscos from Spain?

    <p>Philip II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Alpujarras War?

    <p>The expulsion of significant Morisco numbers from Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Moriscos were expelled between 1609 and 1614?

    <p>270,140</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What threat did the Moriscos represent, according to contemporaries?

    <p>Potential collaboration with the Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the conditions placed on the Moriscos after their conversion?

    <p>They were prohibited from living their traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Francisco Nunez Muley?

    <p>A prominent author advocating for Morisco rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for the controversy surrounding the expulsion of the Moriscos?

    <p>They were officially considered Catholics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Almohad Caliphate

    • The Almoravids, a Berber dynasty, ruled Al-Andalus, but the region lost autonomy
    • Al-Andalus felt superior to the Berbers and gained strength against the Christians, but also lost self-governance
    • Almohads replaced Almoravids in the 1140s, a religious movement
    • Almohads acknowledged the Abbasid caliphate but were distinct
    • The Almohads (1121-1269) called themselves Al-Muwahhidun, "those who profess the unity of God"
    • The Almohads emphasized the notion of radical monotheistic purity and restoration of original faith
    • Almohads controlled Al-Andalus (and parts of North Africa) until the 1230s
    • The capital city of the Almohads was Marrakesh, with Seville as their al-Andalus capital

    The Almohad Decline

    • The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212 marked the decline of the Almohads
    • Catholic forces (Castille, Navarre, and Portugal) defeated Almohad Caliph al-Nasir
    • Christians took over Iberian land in the 13th century
    • The four kingdoms of Iberia (Portugal, Castile, Navarre, Aragon) gradually conquered the Umayyads' land
    • The Final Christian conquest of Granada was in 1492 in the 15th century, ending the Moorish presence in Iberia

    The Nasrid Dynasty

    • The Nasrids were the last Muslim dynasty in Iberia who ruled Granada
    • After the fall of Almohads, Granada became important for Muslims
    • The Strait of Gibraltar controlled the Muslim reinforcement to Al-Andalus until 1340
    • The fall of Al-Andalus happened during the 1490s from Islamic rule in Iberia
    • Muslims who stayed converted or were expelled after this period
    • The Nasrid rule lasted more than 200 years before the Granada kingdom fell to Christian rule

    The Fate of the Muslims

    • Ibn Idari recorded agreements between Christians and Muslims in Iberia of payment each year.
    • Nasrids were last Muslim dynasty in the 13th century, in Iberia
    • Muslims in Al-Andalus were allowed to remain Muslims even after the Almohads fell.
    • The Muslim community in Iberia maintained their religious legal status under the Christian rule.
    • The Muslims living in Iberia continued to follow their tradition including Islam
    • Religious minorities lived in Iberia for centuries, but the diversity was lost in later centuries

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    Explore the rise and fall of the Almohad Caliphate, a significant religious movement in Al-Andalus. Learn about the Almohads' emphasis on monotheism, their capital cities, and the pivotal Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa that contributed to their downfall. This quiz delves into a fascinating period of history that shaped the Iberian Peninsula.

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