TREASURE HUNT - Rival

Introduction

Our class will be reading the TPRS novel Rival, by Mira Canion. To better understand the story, this treasure hunt has been created to assist you in understanding the events behind the novel. A series of questions has been provided, as well as several resources to assist you in finding the answers to them.

Tasks

1. Copy the questions found below into a Google document.

2. Use the web-based resources to find answers to each of the questions.

3. Using your own words, type the answers to the questions into your Google doc. Each answer should be in complete sentences. One sentence may not be enough for some questions!

4. Add your document to the assignment in Google Classroom.

5. Complete the culminating activity by creating an infographic.

Questions

1. What years compose the Islamic occupation of Spain?

2. Why was it so simple for the Muslims to conquer Spain?

3. Why did the Muslims think that it was their right to be in Spain? 

4. Who were some of the major Muslim rulers in Islamic Spain?

5. What is a taifa? What caused Spain to divide into a system of taifas?

6. Politically and socially, what were some of the strengths of the taifa system? Drawbacks?

7. What was life like for non-Muslims in Spain during the occupation?

      Christians:

     Jews:

8. In what ways was the Spanish language influenced by Arabic? Cite structures and specific words.

9. Besides language, what positive impact did Islamic culture have on Spain? Give examples on impact on at least five aspects of culture.

10. Why did the Christians (Catholics) believe that it was their right to rule Spain?

11. What was the Reconquista? Who were some of its leaders?

12. What role did the Knights Templar play in the Reconquista? Would it have succeeded without them? Why or why not?

13. Who was involved in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa? What was the outcome of this battle?

14. What was some of the motivation behind the starting of the Reconquista?

15. What major events happened in Spain in 1492?