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The document describes several important Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Amun-Ra the sun god represented with a falcon's head and solar disc, Horus the sky god also with a falcon's head and double crown, and Anubis the guardian of tombs depicted with a jackal's head. It also mentions Hathor the goddess of love shown with cow horns and a solar disc, as well as Isis the wife of Osiris and goddess of fertility who wears a throne-shaped crown and cross.
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El Cid Campeador was a legendary military leader during the Christian reconquest of Spain in the 11th century. He was born Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar in a small village in Burgos, Spain and came from a noble family. As a general under King Alfonso VI of León, El Cid conquered significant Muslim territories in what is now Valencia, Castellón, Alicante, and Murcia, though he also fought against some Christian kingdoms. After his death, his lands were retaken by the Muslims before ultimately being recovered by the Crown of Aragon. To this day, there is debate around what parts of El Cid's story are historical fact versus legend.
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Jaime I, King of Aragon, conquered the Balearic Islands from 1229-1235 with the help of Catalan merchants and Templar Knights. The Templars had tutored Jaime as a boy and helped him during the conquest. As a reward, Jaime donated land and resources on Mallorca to the Templar Order. The Templars established an influential presence on the islands until the entire Order was abolished in 1314, when the last Grand Master was burned at the stake.
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1) The Order of Calatrava, founded in 1158 to defend Christianity against Islam from their fortress in Calatrava. They grew in power and wealth over centuries until being annexed by the Crown.
2) The Order of Santiago was the most prestigious and elitist order, granting nobility, and leaving their mark through important buildings. Founded in the 12th century to support the Reconquest.
3) The Order of Alcántara played a large role in defending the border of the Kingdom of León in Extremadura against Islam from the 10th century.
4) The Order of Montesa was
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The document discusses the major military orders that originated in Spain during the Reconquest from the Moors. The most important orders were the Orders of Santiago, Calatrava, and Alcantara. The Order of Santiago was founded in 1170 and played a major role in the Reconquest and repopulation of regions. The Order of Calatrava was founded in 1157 to defend the fortress of Calatrava. It grew rapidly in power and territory. The Order of Alcantara emerged in the 12th century to fight the Almohad threat and was mainly located in Extremadura. With the completion of the Reconquest, the Catholic Monarchs sought to gain control over the extensive lands owned by the
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El documento habla sobre el patrimonio cultural y el claustro. Brevemente describe algunos aspectos importantes del patrimonio cultural y la función del claustro para preservar y difundir la cultura.
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The document discusses military orders during the Crusades. Military orders were religious organizations led by the Pope that were sent to areas near Jerusalem or the Iberian Peninsula to conquer territories for Christianity. They played an important role as elite troops in the Crusader armies and also administered conquered lands like the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The Pope had close relationships with the leaders of these orders and used them to help organize the Crusades, governing captured lands either directly or indirectly through the orders.
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Guilds were partnerships formed during the Low Middle Ages between master craftsmen, journeymen, and apprentices of the same trade. They controlled supply and prices, ensured prosperity and security for members, regulated work activity and training, established a strict hierarchy, and protected members from misfortune. Throughout the 18th century, guilds, which were already weakened institutions of feudal character, disappeared as they were replaced by private initiative and free industry and commerce of capitalism.
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The Inquisition was established in the Middle Ages by the Roman Catholic Church to investigate and punish crimes against faith, free thinking, and heresy. Suspects were prosecuted without knowing who denounced them and could face punishments ranging from imprisonment to death by burning at the stake. Many scientists and women accused of witchcraft faced persecution. The Spanish Inquisition grew particularly powerful during the 15th century, using its influence to persecute Jews and Muslims for political and economic gain under infamous inquisitors like Tomás de Torquemada.
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This document summarizes 10 medieval inventions that changed the world: 1) the mechanical clock, which allowed for accurate time measurement and changed work schedules; 2) the printing press, which enabled mass book production; 3) gunpowder, which revolutionized warfare; 4) water and wind mills, which harnessed natural energy; 5) banknotes, a precursor to modern paper currency; 6) cafes, which became popular social spaces; and 7) glasses, which corrected vision problems. Overall, while the Middle Ages had difficulties, it was also a period of important inventions that helped advance humanity.
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Gothic art developed between the 12th and 15th centuries and was characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses that allowed for taller buildings with large windows. Gothic cathedrals featured cruciform plans with multiple naves and chapels and competed to be the largest and most impressive buildings. Stained glass windows protected the interior from the cold while filling cathedrals with colorful light symbolizing divine illumination.
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This document summarizes the key characteristics and construction elements of Gothic architecture. It describes common building materials like stone and stained glass and defining features such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. It also provides examples of major Gothic cathedrals across Europe, including Notre Dame Cathedral and prominent cathedrals found in Spain and the region of Asturias.
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Stained glass was an important artistic technique used in Gothic cathedrals between the 1100s-1500s. It allowed light to illuminate the naves with transformed, sacred light. Stained glass windows symbolized the relationship between light and the divine. They were made by cutting colored glass, leading it into designs, and firing the pieces. The Cathedral of Leon has one of the largest and most complete collections of medieval stained glass windows in the world, with over 737 windows total divided between its rosettes, high windows, and windows at the head and feet.
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- 1. THE EGYPTIAN GODS Juan Tobía
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- 5. HATHOR She is the goddess of love, joy and music. She is represented with a solar disc and cow horns.
- 6. ISIS She is the wife of Osiris and the goddess of fertility. She is represented with a throne- shaped crown and a cross.
- 7. OSIRIS He is the god of the dead and agriculture. He is represented with a crown with two feathers.
- 8. BASTET She is the goddess of cats, protection, joy, dance, music, family, and love. She is represented with a cat´s head.
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