FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32)

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)Civil wars over throne

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Nasrid Granada (1250-1492) hangs on in south due to exc army, help from N. Afr., & extensive network of forts & watchtowers

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Nasrid Granada (1250-1492) hangs on in south due to exc army, help from N. Afr., & extensive network of forts & watchtowers

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Genoa controls Gran’s trade

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Nasrid Granada (1250-1492) hangs on in south due to exc army, help from N. Afr., & extensive network of forts & watchtowers

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Genoa controls Gran’s trade

Less help

from N. Africa

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.

FC.46B MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN AND ITS IMPACT (711-1492)

Rapid growth of Muslim emp. (FC.46)Strongly centr. Roman state (FC.32) Arabs let local officials keep offices

N. Afr. Moors led by Arabs easily conquer Spain (711 CE) Widespread destruction due to:

Continued resistance by Visigoths

Semi-civ. nature of Moors

Moors rebel vs. Arab ruling class

Christian Kingdoms of Portugal, Leon, Castile, & Leon survive in North

Franks stop Moors in Fr.

(FC.40)

Ummayad Abd al-Rahman, fleeing fr. Abassids, takes over in 756

Highly centralized rule & cultural golden age centered at Cordoba (912-1008):Extensive irrigation projects, &

industries Thriving ec. Library with

400,000 booksTake title of Caliph to counter

claim by Shi’ite Fatimids in Eg.Flourishing

archit. & music

Learning revives in W. Eur. (FC.64)

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Rising power of

Chr. Kgd’s

Civil wars over throne Strife b/w Berbers & Arabs

Nasrid Granada (1250-1492) hangs on in south due to exc army, help from N. Afr., & extensive network of forts & watchtowers

Final fall of Granada to Castile in 1492 Jews expelled & Muslims under growing persecution & pressure to convert to Chr.

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Unif. Of Castile & Aragon (1469)

Genoa controls Gran’s trade

Less help

from N. Africa

Colder climate in NW

Relig. Fervor of W. Eur Chr’s who come to Sp.

to fight for the faith

Relig. Fervor of N Afr Muslims who come to

Sp. to fight for the faith

Sp. Muslim Kgd’s try to retake lands

Sp. Christian Kgd’s advance vs. Sp. Muslims

Cordoba Caliphate fragments into 6 main Taifa (party or faction) kingdoms that revive culture & economy

By 1250, Sp. Chr.kgd’s have taken all the Iberian Peninsula exc. Granada in S.