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