the other Crusaders. Muslims died and were murdered with their property destroyed. However‚ they learned to use new weapons and military ideas. They began an army like the Europeans. The Crusades resulted in political changes for the Muslims. New mosques and schools were
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exists such as the “La Mezquita” which is now a cathedral but was once a Mosque‚ the name literally means “The Mosque”. The golden age era is the result of the establishment of “Andalusian Umayyad dynast” which lasted from 756-1031. The credit for the golden age establishment goes to Amir Abd al-Rahman‚ who was able to bring the various Muslim groups who conquered Spain to come together and unite. During the 10th century‚ Cordoba‚ which was the capital of Umayyad Spain was the wealthiest and most civilized
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(Al-Qur’an‚ 3:195)" Al-Andalus‚ which means‚ "to become green at the end of the summer" is referred to the territory occupied by the Muslim empire in Southern Spain‚ which refer to the cities of Almeria‚ Malaga‚ Cadiz‚ Huelva‚ Seville‚ Cordoba‚ Jaen and Granada. Conquest This civilization spanned the eighth to the fifteenth century. In 711‚ Arabs crossed the Straight of Gibraltar
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researcher is credited with having invented algebra. A) Al-Khwarizmi B) Al-Hazen C) Rumi D) Rhazes Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): A Correct 4. An Arabic term meaning "in the direction of Mecca‚" it identifies a niche found in a mosque intended to indicate the direction in which to pray. A) hegira B) mihrab C) haj D) hadith Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): B Correct 5. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan erected this building complex as a tomb and monument for his
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Which Mediterranean civilization has been most influential to current Spain? The constitutional monarchy of Spain is a country of many facets and that has been shaped throughout history by a myriad of influential civilizations. From the pre-Roman Celtic and Iberian culture‚ to Romans‚ Carthaginians‚ Phoenicians‚ Greeks‚ and Islam. All have left their mark on contemporary Spain. Arguably the most influential civilizations that shaped the Spanish Peninsula were the Romans and Islamic rulers. Nevertheless
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died on 887 in Cardoba Abbas Ibn Firnas use to live in the Emirate of Córdoba. Ibn Firnas was affected by the one named Armen Firman in 852 CE. He was no researcher however by watching the nature around him and in view of a simple comprehension of the mechanics of flight‚ he developed a suit of silk with wood strengthened bars. Taking his rough machine‚ Armen Firman moved to the highest point of a minaret of the fantastic mosque in Qurtuba and bounced. He didn’t fly‚ he dove however luckily his flying
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Alexander Thomas Mrs. Jones Period 6 17 September‚ 2013 Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family‚ and passes down to future generation.
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Spain is a very well-known country‚ and one of its aspects that makes it different from other countries is that it contains a rich presence of Arab influences on Spanish culture and tradition. The Arab influences in Spain can be dated back to a time before it was one country and under the name of Spain. From 711 to 1492‚ the Moors‚ or the Arab Muslims from northern Africa‚ occupied an area in southern Spain called Al-Andalus‚ now known as Andalucía. The 800-year period that they occupied this land
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For as long as I can remember‚ I’ve been a Christian. I was raised in a Christian family‚ with Christian values‚ and Christian ways. So‚ I didn’t actually realize that there were other religions until I became old enough to have an understanding. And even still‚ I truly did not realize the enormity of other belief systems‚ like Judaism and Islam; until learning Global Studies last year. The nation of Islam contains 1.61 billion followers (known as Muslims). This makes Islam the second largest religion
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I. Introduction The Aljafería Palace is a medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century and located in the heart of present day Zaragoza‚ Spain. The palace reflects the splendor attained by the kingdom of the taifa of Zaragoza at the height of its grandeur. Today‚ the Aljaferia Palace contains the Cortes or regional parliament of the autonomous community of Aragon. The structure holds unique importance in that it is the only conserved testimony of a large building of Spanish Islamic architecture
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