The Middle Ages (Al Andalus and the Reconquista)

During the Middle Ages there were two invasions. One was the Visigoths and the second one was done by the Muslims. This time they came from Africa and everything started in the Battle of Guadalete that took place near the río Guadalete in 711.

On one side we had Don Rodrigo in charge of the Christian Visigoths, on the muslim part, we had the commander Tariq. If you go to the south of Spain to a beautiful place called Tarifa, its name comes from general Tariq!

Let's see a picture of Tarifa!

Tarifa today is an splendid spot for summer holidays
but once it was the door to one of he biggest invasions happened
in the History of Spain. Tariq disembarked here in 710, one
year before the Battle of Guadalete. 

But, let's start finding out who were the muslims...

I hope you enjoy learning about history!! 💖💖👀🙈😻

1. How many important invasions can you remember that happened in Spain or Hispania?

2. What was the religion that the Arabs practiced?

3. Was Madrid the Capital of Spain then?

4. What is an Emirate?

5. What means to be a Muslim?

6. What is Al-Andalus?