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17 Cards in this Set
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What was the most common religion during the beginning of the middle ages? |
Christianity |
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The Muslim conquered almost the entire Iberian Peninsula, that is |
Spain and Portugal |
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Spain was part of a ... |
Vast empire |
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Where was the world's first university established? |
Cairo |
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What did Muslim Rulers and rich merchants support? |
Idoltary |
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Where is Italy? |
Italy is right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea |
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Where is Spain? |
Spain pushed west into the Atlantic Ocean |
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What was King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella's first step? |
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella's first step was to to unite Spain under one religon, and to take over the Spanish Inquisition from the church. |
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What did the Inquisition become? |
The Inquisition became a state-run system of courts, where church officials put believers of Religious ideas other than catholicism on trial. |
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What were the choices given to the Muslims and Jews? |
Convert or be exiled |
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What special titles did the Pope in Rome give to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella? |
Catholic Monarchs |
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What were the Spanish forces trying to do to make Spaina Christian land? |
They tried to win territory from the Muslims. |
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Who came from places throughout Europe to help the Spanish win? |
Christian Crusaders |
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How long was the Reconquista? |
10 years |
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What happened in 1452? |
In 1452, Spain used up its gold and silver reserves. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sent Coloumbus ona mission to bring back gold to support the Spanish Economy. |
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What did Spain need gold for? |
They needed it to pay for the war against the Muslims, to train new recruits, feed the soldiers, buy weapons, to build houses or hospitals. |
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What happened for the next 100 years? |
Spain's trade and income would derive from the exploration of the Americas. |
