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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Arabization and Islamization in Iberia?

  • Arabization affected more regions in Iberia than Islamization did.
  • Arabization and Islamization were identical processes that occurred simultaneously.
  • Arabization and Islamization developed parallel but did not overlap. (correct)
  • Islamization is a politically driven process initiated by rulers.

What is the primary method through which Arab assimilation of locals took place?

  • Forced conversion to Islam by local rulers.
  • Military conquest and dominance.
  • A client system that integrated locals into Arab society. (correct)
  • A system of voluntary pledges of loyalty to the Arabs.

How did Arabic transform the linguistic landscape of Iberia?

  • Arabic completely replaced all other languages spoken in Iberia.
  • Arabic became the language of administration, culture, and was used by non-Muslims as well. (correct)
  • Arabic served only as a language for literature and science, not for daily communication.
  • Arabic was primarily a religious language exclusive to Muslims.

What evidence suggests that al-Andalus was not a monolingual society?

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What misconception about Islamization in Iberia can be inferred from the text?

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What significant event led the Umayyads to move to Iberia?

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What title did Abd al-Rahman III proclaim for himself during his rule?

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Which of the following statements about the Umayyads is true?

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What was significant about the Mosque of Cordoba?

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How long did the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba last?

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Which major historical figure was involved in the formation of the Umayyads in Iberia?

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What was a consequence of the Umayyads' policies regarding pilgrimage?

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What architectural similarity did the Mosque of Cordoba share with another mosque?

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What is the term used for the poll tax that non-Muslims were required to pay in Islamic society?

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What does the term 'Ahl al-Kitab' refer to in the context of Islamic society?

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Which of the following rights were granted to non-Muslims under Dhimma legal status?

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Which scholar is known for discussing the integration of Christians and Jews into the legal system of Islamic society?

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What characterizes the Jewish community in al-Andalus between the reign of Abd al-Rahman III and the Almohads?

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What does the term 'Sharia' originally refer to?

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What does the Arabic word 'jihad' most accurately mean?

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How did the Umayyad State relate to Roman foundations?

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What does the 'jizya' tax apply to?

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Who are considered 'dhimmis' in the context of Islamic law?

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What year marked the beginning of the Arabization and Islamization process in Iberia?

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What is the kharaj tax imposed on?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the conquerors and the conquered in the Umayyad State?

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What does the term 'Mozarabs' signify in the context of the content?

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Which aspect of cultural change does Paul Alvarus specifically complain about?

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What can be inferred from the bilingual tombstone mentioned in the content?

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What was the primary language shift observed among Christians in the discussed society?

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How does the content categorize the term 'Moros' in relation to Muslim people?

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What significant action did Almanzor take regarding the Mosque of Cordoba?

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What title did Abd al-Rahman III claim to solidify his leadership in al-Andalus?

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What distinguished the Umayyad Emirs' rule before and after 929?

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What does the term 'Umma' refer to in an Islamic context?

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What was one of the main challenges Abd al-Rahman III faced in his leadership?

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Which term do the Umayyads prefer over 'Umma'?

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What is the current designation of the Mosque of Cordoba?

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What did Abd al-Rahman III aim to achieve by declaring himself as Amir al-Mu'minin?

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Flashcards

Umayyad Caliphate

The first major Islamic caliphate dynasty, ruling from 661 to 750 CE

Umayyad Period in Iberia

The period of Umayyad rule in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) from 756-1031 CE, starting as an Emirate and later becoming a Caliphate.

Abd al-Rahman I

The Umayyad emir who established an independent Emirate in Cordoba, Spain in 756 C.E.

Abd al-Rahman III

Declared himself amir al-mumin (commander of the faithful) and made Cordoba a Caliphate

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Mosque of Cordoba

Mosque built on the site of a Visigothic church; an important Islamic landmark in Spain.

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Caliphate of Cordoba

Independent Islamic state in the Iberian Peninsula during the Umayyad period that reached its peak in culture and economy between 929 and 1031 CE.

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Visigothic Church (Basilica of Saint Vincent)

Earlier structure upon which the Umayyad Mosque in Cordoba was built.

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Emirate/Caliphate

Political structures: Emirate is a subordinate authority, while a Caliphate is a broader political rule.

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Arabization/Islamization in Iberia

Arab and Islamic influence in Iberia wasn't uniform; some regions were untouched, while others experienced it indirectly. Islam developed as a religion separately from its association with the Arabic language.

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Client System (Wala)

A system in early Islamic Iberia where locals became clients to Arab masters, often adopting the master's tribal name. This encouraged integration and demographic growth.

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Arabic Language's Role in al-Andalus

Arabic became the main language in parts of Iberia across religious lines: it was used for administration, literature, science, and culture.

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Bilingualism in al-Andalus

Though Arabic became widespread, al-Andalus was not entirely monolingual; people still used other languages, like Latin, particularly in diverse societies.

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Arab Christians in al-Andalus

Christians in al-Andalus sometimes used both Latin and Arabic. Despite Arabic becoming the language of the land, religious differences weren't the only dividing factors.

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Sharia

Islamic law; simply the law, not a holy law; it's the legal system of Islam.

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Jihad

In Islam, it means 'effort,' 'striving,' or 'struggle' in the path of God. Not always military.

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Kharaj

A tax on agricultural land, paid by both Muslims and non-Muslims in the Umayyad state.

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Zaka

A tax on agricultural produce, paid by Muslims in the Umayyad state.

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Jizya

A poll tax on non-Muslims in the Umayyad state.

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Arabization/Islamization

The process of cultural and religious adoption of Arabic and Islamic values, lasting more than two centuries.

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Dhimmis

Protected non-Muslims in the Islamic empires, like Christians and Jews, who lived under Muslim rule.

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Dhimmi legal status

Legal status of non-Muslims in an Islamic state, granting protection but with limitations like paying a tax (jizya).

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Ahl al-Kitab

People of the Book, a term referencing Christians and Jews in an Islamic context.

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Non-Muslims in Islamic society

Christians and Jews often integrated into Islamic legal systems, with protection, but also limitations and discrimination.

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Al-Andalus

Muslim Spain, known for its significant Jewish presence and integration into the legal system during the Islamic period.

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Mozarabs

Christians who lived in Muslim-ruled areas of Spain, adopting Arabic language and culture but retaining their faith.

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Arabic Language in al-Andalus

Arabic became the main language used in al-Andalus, even by non-Muslims, for administrative, literary, scientific, and cultural purposes.

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Multicultural Society in al-Andalus

Al-Andalus displayed diverse ethnic and religious groups with different languages, yet they communicated effectively using Arabic.

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Latin Culture Decline in al-Andalus

The spread of Arabic and Islamic culture led some Christian intellectuals to lament the loss of traditional Latin culture.

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Bilingual Tombstones

Historical evidence of biculturalism in al-Andalus, using both Latin and Arabic inscriptions on tombstones.

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Almanzor

A powerful chancellor of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba (938-1002) who wasn't a member of the Umayyad dynasty but significantly influenced its power.

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Mosque of Cordoba Expansion

Almanzor significantly expanded the Mosque of Cordoba, almost doubling its size, as a demonstration of his power and to overshadow the young Umayyad Caliph.

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Umayyad Emirs Before 929

The Umayyad Emirs ruled al-Andalus (Iberia) before 929.

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Umayyad Emirs After 929

After 929, the Umayyads proclaimed themselves Caliphs in Cordoba, becoming the highest Islamic authority.

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Abd al-Rahman III's Claim

In 929, Abd al-Rahman III took the title of Amir al-Mu´minin (Commander of the Faithful), effectively declaring himself Caliph.

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Abd al-Rahman III's Goal

Abd al-Rahman III aimed to restore the Umayyad dynasty to its former greatness by solidifying their leadership in al-Andalus and reasserting their authority.

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'Rivals' in al-Andalus

Before claiming the Caliphate, Abd al-Rahman III had to fight against various opposition groups who resisted Umayyad rule.

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Umayyad 'Jemaa' vs. 'Umma'

The Umayyads used the term 'Jemaa' (community) instead of 'Umma' (Muslim community as a whole), signifying their influence.

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Study Notes

The Umayyad Period

  • Earliest Islamic caliphate dynasty, ruling from 138-422 (756-1031)
  • Umayyads were part of the Quraysh tribe, same as Muhammad
  • Overthrown by the Abbasids, some migrated to Iberia
  • Longest dynasty with an emirate from 756-929 (173 years)
  • Caliphate from 929-1031 (102 years)
  • Abd al-Rahman I became Emir of Cordoba in 756 after Abbasid takeover
  • Abd al-Rahman III declared himself "amir al-mumin" (commander of the Faithful)
  • Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba peaked economically and culturally between 929 -1031
  • Abd al-Rahman died without a successor, Umayyad family tradition ensured one of his sons succeeded him
  • Timeline of notable Umayyad dynasties:
    • Umayyads: 756-1031 (275 years)
    • Taifa Kingdoms: 1031-1086 (55 years)
    • Almoravids: 1086-1148 (62 years)
    • Almohads: 1148-1248 (100 years)
    • Nasrids: 1242-1492 (250 years)

Mosque of Cordoba

  • Second most important monument in Spain after the Alhambra
  • Built on the site of a Visigothic church
  • Abd al-Rahman I purchased the Christian half and demolished to build the mosque
  • Design similar to the Umayyad mosque of Damascus
  • Two-century building process
  • Eleven naves initially, oriented towards the Guadalquivir river
  • Prayer hall expansion through renovations to include more naves
  • Made of marble, jasper, onyx, and granite
  • Mosque is misoriented by 51 degrees.

Abbasid Crackdown

  • Abbasids attempted to wipe out Umayyads to claim the throne
  • Umayyads migrated to Iberia because of the crackdown
  • Limited understanding of the geographical space beyond the Atlantic.

The Fatimid Threat

  • Fatimids were a Muslim dynasty in North Africa
  • Fought against the Umayyad dynasty, having ships
  • Contested control of important ports
  • Key Umayyad ports: Pechina and Almería
  • Fatimids and Umayyads were both Muslim.
  • Both had ships and important ports.

Umayyad State

  • Based on Roman administrative structures and a complex taxation system:
    • Kharaj: agricultural land tax (Muslims and non-Muslims)
    • Zakat: agricultural production (Muslims)
    • Jizya: poll tax (non-Muslims)
    • Magarim: trade transactions (Muslims and non-Muslims)
  • Significant ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity throughout the territory
  • Different groups (Arab, Berber, Muslim, Christian, Jewish) interacted with one another.
  • Conquerors and local populations adopted aspects of each other's cultures and languages
  • Arabization and Islamization took place over two centuries.

Arabization and Local Assimilation

  • The process of becoming Arabic, was both a social and political one, influenced by Arab social and political structure
  • Client system, the local became clients of the Arabs.
  • Masters looking after their clients but not necessarily slaves
  • The advantage of having more people to rely on.
  • Arabic became the written and spoken language of the state, bureaucracy, science, literature, and culture.
  • Still had a mix of languages and cultures within the territory, such as Christians and Jews, with their own languages and cultures
  • There were notable Arab Christians/Mozarabs
  • The term Mozarab refers to Christians living among Muslims.

Islamic State Tributary System

  • Preservation of Roman foundations of administrative structures
  • Complex taxation system:
    • Kharaj (land tax on agricultural land, both Muslims and non-Muslims paid it.)
    • Zakat (an Islamic tax on wealth for Muslims),
    • Jizya ( poll tax on non-Muslims), and military service exemptions.
  • Diversity throughout the Umayyad state
  • Preservation of local traditions, maintaining existing structures of social and political organization.

Islamic Society in Iberia

  • Complex social interactions of different groups of people
  • Non-Muslims (Christians and Jews) had limited but acknowledged rights.
  • They were considered "people of the book."
  • Paid a special poll tax (jizya) and were respected for loyalty
  • Allowed them to keep their religious traditions as long as they were loyal subjects to their overlords.
  • Many individuals embraced Islam as well, but not in the same way that previous societies have embraced larger group convertions.

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