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SPANISH HISTORY

By amanda_mcquillan
  • 206

    206 B.C.

    206 B.C.
    Hispania becomes part of the Roman Empire. Rome rules it for 500 years.
  • Oct 4, 711

    711 A.D.

    711 A.D.
    Muslims from North Africa take control. They greatly influence art and architecture.
  • Period: Oct 4, 1492 to Oct 4, 1502

    1492-1502

    Christopher Columbus arrives in the New World, beginning an era of exploration and conquest. Roman Catholicism is established as Spain’s state religion. Within 10 years, most Jews and Muslims are forced to convert or leave.

  • 1588

    1588
    British forces defeat the Spanish Armada, or navy. Spain is no longer a sea power.

  • 1605

    1605
    Miguel de Cervantes writes Don Quixote. It is considered the first modern novel.

  • 1992

    1992
    The summer Olympic Games are held in Barcelona. The 500th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage to America is celebrated around the country.

  • 2006

    2006
    A Basque terrorist group, ETA, agrees to lay down its arms and work toward independence through diplomatic means.

  • 2008

    2008
    In April, Prime Minister Zapatero reveals his new Cabinet. For the first time ever, there are more women than men serving in the Cabinet.

  • 2010

    2010
    Spain becomes President of the European Union.

  • 1469

    1469
    King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella marry, uniting the Christian portions of Spain.