Quiz for Document 8-1: Ibn Abd-el-Hakem, The Conquest of Spain (ca. 870)

1. Document Link

   What can we conclude based on Ibn Abd-el-Hakem’s account of the Muslim conquest of Spain?

   A.

   The Muslim invaders hoped to convert the Christian inhabitants of Spain to Islam.

   B.

   The Muslim invaders were determined to wipe out the entire Christian population of Spain.

   C.

   Some Christian lords made alliances with the Muslim invaders.

   D.

   Spain’s Christian lords were united in their determination to repel the Muslim invaders.

   What can we conclude based on Ibn Abd-el-Hakem’s account of the Muslim conquest of Spain?

2. Document Link

   What brought Tarik to Spain?

   A.

   A request from Ilyan

   B.

   A request from Roderic

   C.

   A desire to engage in trade

   D.

   A desire to tour the countryside

   What brought Tarik to Spain?

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   What was the final outcome of the battle between Tarik and Roderic?

   A.

   Tarik was killed and his army was defeated.

   B.

   The battle ended in a stalemate.

   C.

   Tarik was victorious, but Roderic managed to escape and join the Franks.

   D.

   Roderic was killed and his army was defeated.

   What was the final outcome of the battle between Tarik and Roderic?