Umayyad state of Córdoba

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is Umayyad state of Córdoba?Southwestern Europe (modern Spain and Portugal)
2. What is the capital of Umayyad state of Córdoba?Córdoba
3. How big is Umayyad state of Córdoba?At its peak, the Caliphate controlled approximately 800,000 km²
4. What language do people speak in Umayyad state of Córdoba?Arabic (official and scholarly), Mozarabic (vernacular Romance dialect)
5. What money is used in Umayyad state of Córdoba?Dinar (gold coin)
6. Which continent is Umayyad state of Córdoba in?Europe

Caliphate: A state governed by a Caliph, considered the successor to the Prophet Muhammad, holding both spiritual and temporal authority.
Mozarabs: Iberian Christians who lived under Muslim rule and retained their Latin-based language and Christian faith.
Al-Andalus: The historical term for the territory of the Iberian Peninsula under Muslim rule, encompassing the Umayyad state of Córdoba.