Write only in reference and relation to the mentioned work. Expand upon the thoughts of the topics below about Medieval Spain as that is the focus. You may include, for example: analysis of a particular historical, event, figure or situation, that reflections on a topic below, questions about what you have not understood, reflections on possible historical and cultural repercussions of the events or intellectual movements or advances that we have read about, etc. You can incorporate anything you wish just as long as it is pertinent to the topics below.

The role or importance of geography in the development of Spanish society or history. The historical importance of the geography of the country or a certain region, etc.

Discuss one of the contributions of one of the peoples (Phoenicians, Iberians, Romans, etc.) of the Iberian Peninsula in the times covered in this chapter.

Discuss one of the beliefs or conditions that motivated or facilitated (one could also say “forced”) the Spanish to explore and subsequent colonization of the New World.