Unit 5 The Iberian Peninsula between the 8th and 12th centuries

The Way of St James and Romanesque art

1. Why did Santiago become a pilgrimage site?

Pilgrims originally started coming to this location from all across Europe to witness the reported tomb
of the apostle Saint James, son of Zebedee, known as “Santiago” by Spanish Catholics.

2. Study the map and answer the questions.

a) Which part of the peninsula do the Way of St James routes go through?

b) What are the entry points for the Way of St James from France?

c) Where did the different routes come together? How did this affect the economy in this area?

3. Complete the table on the consequences of the influx of pilgrims to this area.

Consequences
Economy

Culture

Art

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Unit 5 The Iberian Peninsula between the 8th and 12th centuries

The Way of St James and Romanesque art

Society

4. Complete the following fact sheet on Romanesque art.

Romanesque art

Periods and centuries in which it is developed: ……………………………………………………...….

First phase in the ………….. century. Main works: ………………………………….......……………..
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Second phase in the ………….. century. Main works: ..…………………………..……………...…...
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Third phase in the ………….. century. Main works: .……………………………………………...…...
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Main characteristics of Romanesque architecture: ………………………………………………...…..
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