Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula

Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula

Topic: Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula For this assignment I only need a strong introduction on the Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula. This is a group project and I\’m am only. Responsible for the introduction. Things to include: Thesis: [Africa’s direct impact on Europe, more specifically the Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula.] Where the term Moor originates from and how it gained its prominence is a highly debated topic. The term is agreed to have originated from the Latin term Mauri, meaning someone who was from the Berber tribe. However, when the term was first coined and by who is a debated topic by many scholars. Some scholars believe that the term originates from Romans that were in contact with people from the province of Mauretania, or present day Algeria and Morocco. Other scholars believe that the term became synonymous with those that were Arab or Muslim, such as in the use of Shakespeare’s play Othello. In this essay I will discuss the Moors conquering the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle ages, the effect of the Moorish presence in the Iberian peninsula as well as the end of the Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula in the 12th century. Body Paragraph #1: Introduction or arrival in the Iberian Peninsula/ Time period- mid to late 700s A.D. to 1200s (?) During the Middle Ages Defining Moors- The term Moor and the origins of those that are considered Moors is a contested topic. The term Moore can mean a person who is from the Middle East or a person who is from Northern Africa, typically one who is Muslim. Citation: “Moor People.” Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Sept. 2020, www.britannica.com/topic/Moor-people.The term Moore derives from the Latin term Mauri, which is a name for Berber tribes that lived in Roman Mauretania. This is what the other member will right about so its mentioned in the introduction Body Paragraph #2: Arrival in the Iberian Peninsula The first people from Northern Africa arrive in the Iberian Peninsula.  Spanish occupation by the Moors began in 711 A.D when an army led under Tariq ibn-Zayid invaded the Iberian peninsula. “15 Facts on the Moors in Spain.” Black History Studies, blackhistorystudies.com/resources/resources/15-facts-on-the-moors-in-spain/.Body Paragraph #3: Effect of the Moorish influence on the Iberian Peninsula The Moors introduced many new technologies to the Iberian Peninsula- such as the Astrolabe which is a device that studies the position of the planets and stars. Language and Writing- Arab language, writing, and Arabic numerals have been incorporated and influenced countries in the Iberian Peninsula. Body Paragraph #4: When and why were the Moors driven out of the Iberian Peninsula. The Moors ruled or dominated in the Iberian peninsula until the mid 12th century (?).The Moors were driven out of the Iberian Peninsula by King Alfonso Henriques of Portugal. In 1212, European armies drove out and destroyed the Almohad army and eventually ended the Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula. I will need the introduction to be 4 pages without a title page.