Spanish History D.H.

By Daniel H.
  • Period: 400 to

    HIstory Of Spanish

  • Fall of the Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    Fall of the Roman Empire in 476 (Latin flourished in to Romance languages including Spanish)
  • The Moors Invade Spain
    Jan 1, 711

    The Moors Invade Spain

    The Moors invade Spain, bringing Arab words to the Spanish language.
  • Declaration of Spanish
    Jan 1, 1201

    Declaration of Spanish

    King Alfonso X decrees that Spanish is the official language of Spain.
  • Moors are expelled.
    Jan 1, 1301

    Moors are expelled.

    Moors are expelled from Spain.
  • Christopher Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    In 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in the “New World”
  • Christopher goes back 3 times
    Oct 2, 1498

    Christopher goes back 3 times

    Christopher Columbus has 3 more trips to the New World.
  • Spain takes over Mexico
    Oct 2, 1505

    Spain takes over Mexico

  • Spain takes over Peru
    Oct 2, 1515

    Spain takes over Peru

  • Spain takes over Chile
    Oct 2, 1530

    Spain takes over Chile

  • The Royal Academy of the Spanish Language is created.

    The Royal Academy of the Spanish Language is created.

    In 1713 the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language is created.