The Visigoths adopted Roman laws, clothes, weapons, religion, etc...
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
The politicians and rulers of Rome became more and more corrupt. Infighting and civil wars within the Empire. Attacks from barbarian tribes.
Tell 2 policies of the Catholic Monarchs (Reyes Católicos)
They became the head of the army, centralised the power, Married their children with other European royal families, Invested in exploration and expansion...
Which Visigoth king converted to Catholicism?
The Visigoth King Recaredo
Why did the Romans come to the Iberian Peninsula?
They wanted more power over the Mediterranean sea. To spread their empire.
Which Visigoth king established "Toledo" as capital city?
The Visigoth King Leovigildo
When does the Middle Age end?
1.492 AD (15th Century)
When was Spain born?
When Isabel and Fernando got married in 1469
What historical event happened in October 12th 1492?
The Discovery of America
The Romans called the Iberian Peninsula
HISPANIA
Why did the Visigoths come to the Iberian Peninsula?
Because the ROMANS asked the VISIGOTHS for help against the GERMANIC tribes: Vandals, Suebi, Alans.
When do the Visigoths come to the Iberian Peninsula?
The Visigoths came from Germany, from the 5th until the 8th Century.
When does the Middle Age begin?
From 476 AD (5th Century)
Tell two important events that happened in 1492:
The end of the Reconquista (conquer of Granada) and the beginning of Spain
What was Columbus' idea?
It was quicker to reach India by going West
Which Visigoth king conquered the whole Iberian Peninsula?
The Visigoth King Suintila
Name the 3 Germanic tribes that came into the Iberian Peninsula:
The Vandals, the Suebi and the Alans
Which Visigoth king lost "la batalla de Guadalete" against the Moors?
The Visigoth King Rodrigo
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