Spanish History

When did the Roman occupation of Spain begin and end?

218 BC- 409 AD, known as Hispania Romana

What Language did the Romans bring to Spain?

Latin, which later evolved into Romance languages like Spanish, Portugese, French, Italian, and Romanian.

Who were the original “Latinos?”

The Latin-speaking people of the Roman Empire, not people in the Americas

Who invaded Spain after the Romans

The Visigoths, who ruled over 100 years.

What years did the Muslim occupation of Spain last?

711-1492, known as Al-Andalus. (Was over 700 years)

What contributions did Muslims bring to Spain?

Advances in Science, Architecture, Mathematics, agriculture, and culture.

Who were the Catholic Monarchs?

Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand of Aragon, who unified Spain.

What year did the Reconquesta end?

1492.

What four major events happened in 1492 under the Catholic Monarchs?

1) Discover of the Americas, 2) Expulsion of Jews, 3) First Spanish Grammar by Nebrija, 4) University of Alcala founded by Cardinal Cisneros.

What institution did the Catholic Monarchs establish to enforce Catholicism?

The Spanish Inquisition

How many countries today are Spanish-speaking?

21 countries 

What are the main languages spoken in Spain besides Castilian Spanish?

Catalan, Galician, Basque, Valencian, Aranese, Asturian, Aragonese.

Who were the Americas named after?

Amerigo Vespucci

What year was the first map with “America” created?

1507, by Martin Waldseemuller.

When was North America added to maps?

1538

Does “America” mean only the USA

No, it means the entire continent from Canada to Argentina.

What is Hispanoamerca?

Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas and the Caribbean. Citizens: Hispanoamericanos.

What is Latinoamerica?

Countries in the Americas and Caribbean that Speak Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French) Citizens: Latinoamericanos

What is Iberoamerica?

Countries in the Americas and Caribbean that speak Spanish or Portuguese (Languages from the Iberian Peninsula) Citizens: Iberoamericanos.

What is America?

The continent discovered by Columbus, from Canada to Argentina. Citizens: Americanos.

What five European languages are spoken in the Americas today?

Spanish, Portuguese, French, English, and Dutch.

How many Spanish speakers live in the United States?

53 million people.