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in the second half of the seventh century , Arab armies conquered North Africa, and the local people, who were nomadic tribesmen called Berbers or Moors to Islam. in 711, an army of Moorish soldiers crossed the straits of Gibraltar, marched north, and attacked Spanish cities.by 714, most of Spain was under Muslim control, although it was strongest in the south, which is still called by its Arabic name, al-Andalus. today, this region is still called Andalusia, and Moorish influence is strong.
(this has been taken from history in focus 2)
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Why did Greek culture spread so rapidly across the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
it spreded so rapidly because of how the y were fighting across seas and the spread became to get bigger and bigger
What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in the spread of Islam?
the arab empire that controlled 3/4 of the region and some of it was the Roman Empire
Which continent lies across the Mediterranean sea from Spain?
what continent is located across the mediterranean sea from spain
What sea did the roman empire spread?
Mediterranean Sea
Which body of water contributed most to the spread of the Ottoman Empire?
the Mediterranean Sea i
Which Kingdom included land across the Mediterranean sea?
which kingdom includes lands across the mediterranean sea
How was the Middle Eastern civilization spread throughout the mediterranean sea?
Phoenicians spread the Middle Eastern civilization throughout the Mediterranean.
Was Mediterranean Sea plus the ancient Greece?
The Greek world was spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
What was the same from trading and the Phoenician alphabet?
Their spread around the Mediterranean Sea.
What allowed Greek culture to spread across the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea?
Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean and Black Sea due to a combination of trade, colonization, and cultural exchange. The establishment of Greek colonies throughout these regions facilitated the dissemination of Greek language, art, and customs. Additionally, the conquests of figures like Alexander the Great further accelerated the spread of Hellenistic culture, blending it with local traditions. This cultural diffusion was supported by maritime trade routes that connected various civilizations, fostering interaction and integration.
Where were most Phoenician colonies located?
They were trading stations spread around the central and western Mediterranean Sea.
Where was the Phoenician trading empire?
they traded by the Mediterranean Sea by boats, and they used the silk road.
