Culture And History Of Spain
The Spanish culture is a distinctive European culture that reflects a wide variety of influences from several other cultures. The foreign cultures that made the most significant contributions to the rich, diverse culture of the country of Spain include the Roman and pre-Roman cultures, especially those of the Iberians and the Celts. A long-lasting cultural legacy was left behind in Spain by the people of Ancient Rome, specifically in the areas of religion, language, and literature. |
The succeeding itinerary of culture and history of Spain further added several significant facets to the cultural development of the country. For instance, the great Visigoths, during their reign in Spain, influenced the native Spanish culture to a great extent. They left behind the concept of the united Christian Hispania, which was later merged into the Reconquista.
The time from 711 A.D. to the end of the 15th century was marked by significant contributions made to the Spanish Culture by the Muslim rulers. Many new ‘loanwords’ were adopted by the native language during this period.
The native Spanish language, directly originated from the Vulgar Latin, was also influenced significantly by several pre-Roman languages, such as Arabic, Basque, Barro-mud, Gothic, and Guerra-war. As far as religion is concerned, Spain was declared to be a Roman Catholic nation after Christian Reconquista (1000-1492), when the Muslim rulers were overthrown from the country. Besides, the political and social history of Spain, its Atlantic environment, and the Mediterranean history also played vital roles in shaping up the country’s culture. The expression of this diverse culture became much easier towards the end of the nineteenth and the twentieth century.
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