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national unity
when people come together as one despite their differences to work towards common goals and support
ideals
strong beliefs or principles that guide a person or group in their actions and decisions often representing what they think is right or important
mosque
a place of worship for followers of the islamic faith, where muslims gather for prayer reflection and other things
hadith
a collection of sayings and actions of prophet muhammed believed by muslims to provide guidance and insight into islamic teachings
caliph
a political and religious leader in islam who is considered to be the successor to prophet muhammed and holds authority over islamic community
principalities
territory or regions ruled by princes often part of a larger kingdom or empire
martyr
A person who sacrifices there life or suffers greatly for a cause they believe in. often celebrated for courage and dedication
reconquista
the historical period in medieval spain when cristian kingdoms sought to re capture territory from muslim leaders, eventually leading to the expilsion of muslims from the iberian peninsula
spanish inquisition
a series of investigations and trials organized by the catholic church in spain during the 15th century and onwards, aimed at identifying and punishing people suspected of heresy often resulted in persecution
monotheism
belief in and worship of only one god as apposed to polytheism
expulsion
the act of forcing someone to leave a place or community
polytheism
the belief in and worship of multiple gods or deties each often representing different aspecs of life or nature
le grand derangement
the forced expulsion of acadian people from nova scotia and surrounding areas and british authorities during the mid 18th century resulting in the disposal of acadian communities across north america
missionaries
people who are sent to promote and spread religious beliefs, teachings or practices to others where those areas are not greatly accepted
hidalgos
a social class in spanish traditionally consisting of lower nobility or gentry often associated with land ownership and military service