1. The Middle Ages start in 476 with the end of the Roman Empire (5th century) They finish in 1492, with the discovery of the Americas (15th century)

2. The Modern Age starts with the discovery of the Americas in 1492… …and finishes with the French Revolution in 1789

3. THE MIDDLETH AGES IN SPAIN The VISIGODOS settle the kingdom of Toledo THE MIDDLE AGES IN SPAIN King Recaredo Visigoda buckle found in Jaen

4. THE MIDDLETH AGES IN SPAIN The Muslims and Al-Andalus In the 7th century a new religion called ISLAM appeared. Its followers were called MUSLIMS Their sacred city is La Meca Their holy book is The Koran Muslims pray 5 times a day, always facing La Meca Mahoma is their prophet. He talks in the name of Allah (their God)

5. The Muslims conquer the Peninsula The Muslims wanted to expand their religion. In the 711 they arrived in the South of the peninsula and conquered most of it. The conquered territory was called Al-Andalus. Cordoba was the capital. The 10th century was its best moment because it became the biggest city in Europe.

6. The Christians, however, form reigns in the North of Spain Iberic Peninsula in 800 These Christian reigns will take over the Muslims of Al-Andalus little by little (it will take them 8 centuries)

7. 1492, the Catholic Monarchs conquer Granada …and in the 15th century, after many quiet, peaceful periods followed by wars, the reign of Granada was the last area to be conquered by the Christians The Christians continued moving forward…

8. …conquered by the Catholic Monarchs on January 2nd, 1492. The Muslim control was reduced to just the REIGN OF GRANADA… The Catholic Monarchs finish conquering Al-Andalus…

9. Daily life in the Middle Ages The houses of the nobles were the castles Near them, peasants used to live in villages formed by small houses.

10. That very same year (1492) Columbus discovers America Columbus had proposed Queen Isabella a shorter route to get to Asia sailing Westwards After lots of negotiations, the queen accepted They signed the Capitulaciones of Santa Fe… …when the Catholic Monarchs were conquering Granada

11. The first voyage of Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus sets off from the port of Palos (Huelva) on August 3rd, 1492 Columbus sailed along with two Andalucian captains who were brothers: Alonso and Vicente Yañez Pinzón

12. The first voyage of Christopher Columbus He sets off with three ships. Two caravels: LA PINTA and LA NIÑA, ruled by the Pinzón Brothers. One nao (a bit bigger and heavier): LA SANTA MARÍA, ruled by Columbus.

13. The first voyage of Christopher Columbus Before crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the ships stopped in La Gomera (Canary Islands) There the ships were repaired and water and fresh products were storaged to continue facing the unknown The first voyage

14. The arrival to the New World …took over it in the name of Castilla and called it San Salvador The 12th of October 1492 Rodrigo de Triana shouted from the crow´s nest : LAND!!! And Columbus, after landing in the island, which the natives used to call Guanahaní..

15. Columbus comes back to Europe New products, completely unknown for Europeans up until then, arrived from America Columbus was joyfully welcomed back in Barcelona by Ferdinand and Isabella potatoes chocolate tomatoes corn tobacco

16. The Modern Age in Spain Spain in the 16th century Carlos I (1517-1556) becomes the most powerful king in Europe (Carlos V in Germany) and almost in America. This is a time of great prosperity.

17. The Modern Age in Spain Spain in the 16th century In the second half of the century his son, Felipe II, reigned (1556-1598) Conquest of almost all the american continent

18. t The Modern Age in Spain Spain in the 17th century Decadent time because of an economic crisis and because population decreases These are the three kings of this century: and Carlos II, who… …dies childless and heirless and this ends up in the War of Succession

19. The Golden Age The 17th century was a moment of crisis and decadence; however, it was an amazing time for ART and ARTISTS.

20. d The Modern Age in Spain Spain in the 18th century Felipe V became king of Spain when the War of Succession ended. Because of the war, Spain lost all its territories in Europe, including Gibraltar. Later on a quiet and peaceful time followed. Population recovered and economy improved.

21. d The Modern Age in Spain Spain in the 18th century Spain starts to feel the influence of THE ENLIGHTMENT* THE ENLIGHTENED ONES were educated people who believed in progress One of the kings who believed in The Enlightment the most was Carlos III Science and Technology develop and progress. Education becomes a priority The Alcala Gate, built with Carlos III

22. d Daily life in the Modern Age Nobles used to live in luxurious palaces located in the very center of the city Farmers used to live in bigger houses in the countryside Craftsmen and merchands used to live in the city in two-floors houses