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Moors Quiz
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This is a #African #history and #European #history quiz regarding the #moors of #Europe
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1
What is the name of the sea/water that the moors crossed to enter into Europe?
The Medditeranian
The English Channel
The Straights of Gilbraltar
The Baltic Sea
2
What change to eating did Ziryab influence?
He taught how to use Knife and Fork
He could play the spoon
He broke meals down to separate courses (e.g starter main)
He used fat to fry for the first time
3
Name the group of people that the Moors defeated to gain control of Spain
Greeks
Vandals
Romans
Visigoths
4
Ziryab (the Blackbird) introduced which musical instruments to Moorish Spain/Europe?
Guitar (or kithara)
The Lyre
All of the above
Lute (or el oud)
5
How many universities did the moors establish during their reign
17
211
10001
187
6
Education was....
Available to religous leaders only
Available only to men
Available to high level elite moors
Universally available to all under the Moorish rule
7
Which crops were introduced by the Moors to Spain/Europe?
saffron, sugar cane, cotton, silk and rice
orange, lemon, peach, apricot
dates, ginger and pomegranate
fig, sugar cane,
8
How many public baths did the Moors build in the city of Córdova?
Over 400
Over 100
Over 900
Over 700
9
Which of the following were features of the Moorish capital Córdova?
Well-paved streets with raised sidewalks for pedestrians
Establishment of close to 1000 public baths
Ten miles of streets illuminated by lamps during the night
All of the above
10
Where in Europe is this flag found with a Moor as the main symbol?
France
The Netherlands
Germany
Corsica Islands (France)
11
Which country did the Moors first invade and occupy throughout their time as rulers of Europe?
England
Italy
Spain
France
12
What distinctive headwear is often found on Moors and in pictures/art of Moors?
Bandana
Turban
Du Rag
Baseball Caps
13
Complete the phrase "A poor moor....."
a poor Moor would go without bread rather than sleep!
a poor Moor would go without bread rather than soap!
a poor Moor would go without water rather than lose!
a poor Moor would go without chicken rather than money!
14
What was the name of the Moorish leader that lead the invasion into Europe?
Sadam Hussein
Tariq ibn-Ziyad
Mansa Musa I
Mansa Keita II
15
Which mosque created by moors is still regarded as one of the archetectual wonders of the world
The Grand Mosque of Djenne
The Prophet's Mosque
The Great Mosque of Córdoba (La Mezquita)
Al-Haram Mosque
16
In which cities were the moors universities established
Juen & Cordova
Almeria & Granada
Malaga, Seville, and Toledo
All of the above
17
Which UNESCO World Heritage site was the Moors palace and centre of power 13-15th Century
Alhambra
Mosque Bad Vöslau
Mosque of Palermo
Vienna Islamic Centre
18
Which Spanish city was the centre of the Moorish Empire
Córdova
Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
19
How many Arabic words brought over by the Moors still remain in the Spanish language?
2000+
100+
50000+
4000+
20
How many Universities were there in Europe before the moors arrived?
12
2
264
1200
21
The Spanish occupation by the Moors began in...?
713AD
712AD
714AD
711AD
