The Conquest of Ceuta took place in 1415 and symbolizes the beginning of Portuguese overseas expansion. The objective of the Crown, driven by the bourgeoisie, was to seize the city that received the caravans of Moors that transported gold, ivory, spices and slaves. Portuguese Maritime Expansion W
FROM THE THIRD TO THE LIFE DYNASTY: The Old Empire represents the first brilliant, creative and harmonious period of ancient Egypt. It lasts almost 500 years. Life in ancient Egypt: Most houses have only one or two rooms, but the wealthy live in large, luxurious villas. They often give large rec
Introduction Art and architecture from the areas of the Middle East, North Africa, North India and Spain that belonged to the territory of Islam at different times from the 7th century onwards. Isfahans Masjid-i-Sha is a madrasa (school for students of Islam), within which there is also a mosqu
In just 1 century , the Arab Bedouins conquer the largest empire since that of Alexander the Great. EN 634:Omar Ibn el-Khattab becomes second caliph He succeeds to the first caliph Abû Bakr . He is the father of Hafsa, another wife of Mohammed. BETWEEN 636 AND 644:Beginning of the holy war (Jihad)