Spain
Definition
Spain is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It's known for its diverse culture and history that spans centuries with influences from various civilizations such as Romans and Moors.
Analogy
Imagine Spain as an old library book with pages representing different periods - Roman times, Moorish rule, Reconquista era etc., each page tells us about different influences shaping Spanish culture today.
Related terms
Iberian Peninsula: A geographic area in Southwest Europe, primarily occupied by Spain and Portugal.
Reconquista: The period in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, from the Islamic conquest in the 8th century to the fall of Granada in 1492, during which Christian kingdoms gradually recaptured territory from Muslim rule.
Moors: The Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Malta during the Middle Ages.
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- What implications would there have been if Spain hadn't developed an effective system for silver extraction from New World mines during this period?
- How could history be different if Spain hadn't dominated during Europe's Age of Exploration in the early modern period?
- Which event marked the beginning of a global silver trade dominated by China and Spain during this period?
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