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Period: 450 to 700
The Barbarians of Spain
A tribe of barbarians settled in Spain and adopted Roman customs, became Christians, and had a king. But when he died, they fought over who would be the next king. -
710
Islam invades the Visigoth Kingdom
The sons of the dead king of Visigoth invited Tariq, a Muslim commander, and his armies to drive out the people that were against them. But they came ready to conquer the land and soon Spain was under Islamic control. The people became known as Moors.
