Share Al-Andalus Vocab
Save to Folder
Shia
They belived the Calpih should be a descendent of Muhammad
Sunnis
They thought the Calpih should be chosen from the most devout believers
What vegetables did the the Arabs introduce?
Vegetables: Eggplants, asparagus, spinach, chard, pumpkins, cucumbers, green beans, garlic, carrots, turnips
What fruits did the Arabs introduce?
Fruit: Watermelon, melon, oranges, pomegrates, lemons, figs, bananas, quinces, apricots
What was the only Kingdom that survived the Christian advance of the 13th century?
The Nasrid Kingdom of Granada
What were the 21 provinces that Al-Andalus was deivded into called?
Coras
Caliph
The Calpih had absolute power. He was supreme judge, the highest religous authroity and general of the army.
What was a "Hajib", "viziers", and the "divan"?
The prime minister and ministers, together the formed the divan government.
What were the governors of the provinces called?
Walis
What were qaids?
They governed the border areas.
Who controlled the souks (markets) and city trade?
almotacén
What is a noria?
A contraption used to lift water from a well. It was made from clay pots.
Who where Berbers?
They arrived with the conquering army or migrated from North Africa. Many were livestock farmers and lived a humble existance.
What was the medina?
center of the city. It had its own walls and the main mosque and alcázar.
What are the four types of arches in Andalusí art?
Horse shoe, buttress, trilobed, and interlaced.
How many provinces was Al-Andalus divided into?
21
