What is a timeline? It is a graphical representation of a period of time, on which important events are marked.
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Quiz Practice - Middle Ages - Society
1. It is a network of pilgrims’ ways to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia where legends hold that St. James´s remains were buried.
2. It was the legal, economic and social system in the Middle Ages. Vassals were protected by their lords and were required to serve under them.
3. They were the lord’s vassals. They defended his lands.
4. Professional groups formed by workers such as artisans.
5. A Muslim market.
6. A Muslim fortress.
7. Most important Muslim monument in Granada.
8. Most important Muslim monument in Córdoba.
9. The first caliph in Córdoba.
10. They were nobles who lived in castles.
11. Capital of the Kingdom of Visigoths in the peninsula.
12. Visigoth king who established the catholicism as the only religion in the kingdom.
13. Name given to the peninsula by the Muslims.
14. Muslim rulers in their empire.
15. Muslim polymath who wrote important essays.
16. A symbol of prosperity in Medieval cities.
17. Name given to the Christian leaders: bishops, priests, nuns, monks...
18. Three main cultures mixed in medieval cities.
19. Muslim advance in farming.
20. Medieval cities were often surrounded by them for protection.
21. Write the names of three Christian Kingdoms established in the north of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
22.An important Christian king who promoted the education and culture by translating books from Latin and Arabic to Castillian. He was also named ‘The Wise’ (El Sabio).
23. An important knight who fought against the Muslims and is the main character of a famous epic poem.
24. The commander who stopped the invasion of Muslims in Asturias. He won the first battle against Muslims.
25. This battle was the first victory by Christians since Muslims invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711.
26. He was called the Saint (El Santo) as he unified the kingdoms of Castilla and León.
27. He was called the Conqueror (El Conquistador) and he became king of Aragón and Barcelona at the age of 5.
28. He was called the Brave (El Valiente) as he conquered Toledo in 1085.
29. Name given to the period in which Christians fought to conquer the peninsula from Muslims.
30. Event that marked the end of the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages: The Reconquest
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.
- Which were the Christian kingdoms established in the North of Spain in times of Al-Andalus?
- When did Pelayo found the Christian Kingdom of Asturias?
Why is he historically relevant?
- What is the Reconquest?
- When did the Christians conquer all the territory in the Iberian Peninsula?
Which was the last territory they conquered?
- 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?
- Complete the chart about these Christian kings:
King
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King of
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Nickname
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Important facts
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Alfonso VI
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Alfonso VIII
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Fernando III
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Alfonso X
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Jaime I
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Thursday 16 May 2024
Middle Ages: Society
1. Who was Averroes?
Then, explain their function.
Which was its brightest period?
Who were the feudal lords?
What was their job?
Did they get something for their job?
Describe cities at that time: roads, buildings, organization...
11. What is a guild?
12. Look up pictures on the internet of these places:
- Mezquita de Córdoba
- Alhambra de Granada
- Catedral de Burgos
- Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
- Catedral de Mallorca
Have you visited them?
Monday 13 May 2024
Middle Ages: Visigoths and Muslims
Once you have found out all the important information about Visigoths and Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula during Middle Ages, do the following tasks.
1. When (year) did the Middle Ages start?
What event marked the end of Ancient History and the beginning of the Middle Ages?
What happened that year?
Where did they establish their Kingdom?
When (year) was it named the capital?
When (year) did it happen?
- Followers name:
- Prophet:
- God:
- Sacred book:
What is the name of the battle they won?
Name of the period
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Years
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Capital
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First governor
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Other information
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Emirate of Cordoba
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Caliphate of Cordoba
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When (year) did they start?