Friday 17 May 2024

Middle Ages: The Reconquest

Have a look at the interactive presentation.


Try to click on different pictures to discover more information.
There are also some buttons, if you click them, you will watch a video.


Once you have found out all the important information about how the Christian Kingdoms conquered the Iberian Peninsula, do the following tasks.

You should write the answers in your notebook or mini book of History. Don't forget to write the date and a title: MIDDLE AGES: The Reconquest.



  1. Which were the Christian kingdoms established in the North of Spain in times of Al-Andalus?
  2. When did Pelayo found the Christian Kingdom of Asturias?
    Why is he historically relevant?
  3. What is the Reconquest?
  4. When did the Christians conquer all the territory in the Iberian Peninsula?
    Which was the last territory they conquered?
  5. Who is el Cid Campeador?
    Why is he famous?

    Now investigate on the internet:
    • Where was he buried? 
    • What is the name of his most famous sword? Whose was that sword and where did El Cid get it? 
    • According to El cantar del mío Cid, what is the name of his horses?
  6. Complete the chart about these Christian kings:
King
King of
Nickname
Important facts
Alfonso VI



Alfonso VIII



Fernando III



Alfonso X



Jaime I