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Moors were among the Muslims who invaded Spain 711. They settled southern Spain, and maintained kingdoms there until 1492, when they were conquered, and most of them left soon after as a result of practices of the Spanish Inquisition. In the meantime, they had contributed to one of the most advanced societies in Europe.

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What was the word for the effort of Christian kingdoms in northern Spain to retake land from the Moors during the Middle Ages?

Reconquista.


Who did the portuguese fight within the middle ages?

During the Middle Ages, the Portuguese primarily fought against the Moors, who were Muslim forces that occupied parts of the Iberian Peninsula. The Reconquista, a series of military campaigns aimed at reclaiming territory from the Moors, was a significant focus of Portuguese military efforts. Additionally, as Portugal established its empire, it engaged in conflicts with various kingdoms and empires in Africa, India, and the Atlantic. These confrontations helped establish Portugal as a major maritime power by the late Middle Ages.


Was the Moores ruling in the Dark Ages?

The Moors were not ruling during the Dark Ages, which generally refers to the early medieval period in Europe from around the 5th to the 10th centuries. Instead, the Moors, who were Muslim inhabitants of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, rose to power in the early Middle Ages, particularly after their conquest of much of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century. This period is often referred to as the Islamic Golden Age in these regions, marked by significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancements.


What is the third period of the middle ages called?

The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.


What came first renaissance or Middle Ages?

middle ages

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What three groups were punished for their beliefs in the middle ages?

heretics, moors, and jews


Who were the Moors who lost a war to Spain?

The Moors were Muslims from northeastern Africa that invaded the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) during the middle ages.


Why is Granada famous?

Mainly for the Alhambra palace. A Moorish Palace built by the Moors in the middle ages.


What was the word for the effort of Christian kingdoms in northern Spain to retake land from the Moors during the Middle Ages?

Reconquista.


Who did the portuguese fight within the middle ages?

During the Middle Ages, the Portuguese primarily fought against the Moors, who were Muslim forces that occupied parts of the Iberian Peninsula. The Reconquista, a series of military campaigns aimed at reclaiming territory from the Moors, was a significant focus of Portuguese military efforts. Additionally, as Portugal established its empire, it engaged in conflicts with various kingdoms and empires in Africa, India, and the Atlantic. These confrontations helped establish Portugal as a major maritime power by the late Middle Ages.


Who were moors?

Moors were Arabs from the middle east.


What is the meaning of the word moors?

Moors are nomadic people of the northern shores of Africa, originally the inhabitants of Mauritania. They were chiefly of Berber and Arab descent. Most of them are Muslims.


What is the period in Europe between AD 500 and 1500 known as?

The period of time from 500 AD to 1500 AD is called the Middle Ages.


What was a explorers in a Middle Ages?

There was no explorers in the middle ages. When exploration started that is when the middle ages ended.


Was the Moores ruling in the Dark Ages?

The Moors were not ruling during the Dark Ages, which generally refers to the early medieval period in Europe from around the 5th to the 10th centuries. Instead, the Moors, who were Muslim inhabitants of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, rose to power in the early Middle Ages, particularly after their conquest of much of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century. This period is often referred to as the Islamic Golden Age in these regions, marked by significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancements.


Did the people in the middle ages eat rice?

Rice was introduced to Europe in the 10th century by Moors in Spain. It was also brought to Italy by Arabs and was grown as far north as southern France by the end of the Middle Ages. It was expensive, but was available, in much of Europe of the later Middle Ages, and was eaten by wealthy people. There are links for sources below.


What is the third period of the middle ages called?

The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.