Convivencia refers to the period of coexistence and cultural exchange between Christians, Muslims, and Jews in medieval Spain. It was a time of relative religious tolerance and intellectual collaboration.
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Reconquista: The Reconquista refers to the centuries-long Christian campaign to retake control of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
Alhambra: The Alhambra is a magnificent palace complex in Granada, Spain that showcases the architectural beauty and cultural richness of the Convivencia period.
Sephardic Jews: Sephardic Jews were Jewish people who lived in Spain during the Convivencia period and later faced expulsion or forced conversion during the Spanish Inquisition.
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