13. 12.- After the fall of the Roman Empire, the
………………………..came to Hispania
14. 13.- The fights between Visigoths caused a
big change in Spanish History…
15. - 14.- In the IX Century a Christian hermit heard music and saw
lights shining over a small cave in the woods on Mount
Libredón…what was his name?
- A- Palaio
- B- Pelayo
- C- Paio
- D- Pedro
16. 15. -Pelayo took the Bishop to the site and he authenticated the bones
as those of the Apostle St. James and his disciples.
Who was this Bishop?
A- Teodoro
B- Teodomiro
C- Teodorico
D- Teodoredo
17. 16- The king went to see the relics and built a small church.
He’s the first pilgrim.
A- Alfonso I
B- Alfonso IV the Cruel
C- Alfonso II the Chaste
D- Alfonso III the Saint
18. 17- The name Compostela means:
A- Field of Tombs
B- Field of Compost
C- Cemetery
D- Field of Stars
19. 18- Why was so important to identify that tomb as
the burial place of st. James?
A- After the fall of the Roman Empire, the new kingdoms were
competing to get more land for its needs.
B- After the fall of the Roman Empire, the new kingdoms were
competing to proof wich one was more Christian.
C- After the fall of the Roman Empire, everybody was looking for
St. James.
20. 19- Santiago Matamoros (Moor-slayer) appeared
during the battle of:
A- las Navas
B- Midway
C- Almansa
D- Clavijo
21. 20- The reason for the battle was:
A- the Christians were conquering territories
B- the Christians refused to pay a tax
C- the Moors refused to pay a tax
22. 21.- Why this legend?
A- To help the Christians fight the Muslims
B- To consolidate the King’s position against the rest of
Christian kingdoms…
24. 23.- Why was so important to make pilgrimages in the Middle
Ages? What was there to make such a dangerous thing worth it?
25. 24.- What is a relic?
A- Pieces of the body of a Saint
B- Pieces of clothes of a Saint
C- Anything related to a Saint (bones, cloth, hair, blood,
etc…)
26. 25.- A church with a relic
A- Attracts more people
B- Has more money
C- Has more power
27. 26.- The 3 most important places for Christians were:
A- Jerusalem, Rome & Santiago
B- Jerusalem, Santiago & Bethelem
C- Jerusalem, Rome & Israel
D- Jerusalem, Santiago & Italy
28. 27.- Why the pilgrimage to Santiago was different?
29. 28.- Which of these reasons for pilgrimage is correct?
1.- Devotion.
2.- Praying for a Miracle.
3.- Adventure & business.
4.- Tourism
5.- For money.
6.- To help somebody
else.
7.- Penance.
30. 29.- Which one is NOT a symbol of a pilgrim?
A- Walking stick
B- Pumpkin
C- Scallop
D- Broad brim hat
E- Boots
F- Cape or cloak
31. 30.- Christian Kings helped the pilgrimage by
A- Tax exemptions
B- Building bridges, roads & hospitals
C- Allowing religious orders stablishing monasteries
D- Bringing the Army to the roads to protect
pilgrims
E- New laws to protect the pilgrims
32. No taxes for pilgrims
New laws to protect them
The Order of Santiago
The Pope granted Santiago with the Holy Years
33. 31.- The CODEX CALIXTINUS is a compilation of books
relating to St James and the pilgrimage. How many?
A- 12
B- 73
C- 5
D- 7
34. 32.- The Codex Calixtinus was written by
A- a French monk
B- a Galician monk
C- a French King
D- a Spanish Bishop
35. 33.- The Monasteries were important because
A- they were the keepers of armies during the Middle Ages
B- they were the keepers of knowledge during the Middle Ages
C- they helped the pilgrims during the Middle Ages
D- they spread new forms of art throughout the Christendom.
E- They helped repopulate conquered territories.
36. 34.- The “founder” of western monasticism, the man who wrote
the main “Rule” for monks was:
A- Saint Benedict
B- Sant Yago
C- Saint Mark
37. 35.- The religious order that helped the pilgrimage to Santiago by
building monasteries & hospitals was.
A- Clooney
B- Cluny
C- Císter
D- the Cluniacs
38. 36.- What is “Ora et Labora”?
A- Pray & Fight
B- Fight & Work
C- Pray & Work
D- Think & Work
39. 37.- Military Orders appeared
A- following the First Crusade (1099 d. C.)
B- in the XII century
C- in the XIII century
40. 38.- What is a Military Order?
A- Soldiers who protect the roads
B- Monks who help pilgrims
C- Monk soldiers
D- Monks in the Army
41. 39.- The Military Order of The Poor Fellow-soldiers Of Christ are
called Templars because.
A- They used to build temples everywhere
B- Their first site was at the temple of Solomon in Jerusalem
C- Their first site was at the temple of Abraham in Jerusalem
D- Their first site was at the temple of Santiago
42. 40.- The Military Order of Santiago was established in the
A- X century
B- XI century
C- XII century
D- XIII century
43. 41.- The Military Order of Santiago initial purpose was
A- to provide protection for pilgrims
B- provide hospital services to sick pilgrims
C- to help repopulate the conquered territories
45. 43.- The Military Order of Santiago’s Cross represents
A- The martyrdom of Santiago
B- The power of the Church
C- The fight for Christ
46. 1.- It’s called Romanesque because of
A- was invented by the Ancient Romans
B- the use of Ancient Roman’s technical solutions
C- was originally from Rome, Italy
47. 2.- It’s a style that
A- was present just in Spain
B- was all around Europe
C- was created in France
48. 3.- The spread of Romanesque architecture was due to
A- the end of the invasions
B- the weakness of Al-andalus
C- the peace between Christian Kingdoms
49. 4.- The Romanesque came to the Peninsula thanks to:
A- The Order of Santiago
B- the Order of Cluny
C- Saint Benedict
D- The Knights Templars
69. EL MUDÉJAR
Mudajjan مدجن , meaning "domesticated", in a reference to
the Muslims who submitted to the rule of the Christian kings
In erecting Romanesque buildings (Gothic and Renaissance
too), builders used elements of Islamic art
Use of BRICKS in a geometrical character
Only in Spain