El Cid Campeador
The Legendary Spanish Knight
1043-1099
Introduction Task Process Webquest Conclusion
El Cid was one of the most famous Spanish knights and military leaders. He lived in Spain during medieval times- the 11th Century.
Burgos, Spain
His
real name was Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. He was an extremely brave and
chivalrous Christian knight born of the Spanish nobility.
He
was named "el Cid" by the Moors which in Arabic is a title of respect which
means "Lord". And the Christians called him "Campeador" which in Spanish
means "champion" or "challenger".
There
is an epic poem about el Cid which is called "Cantar de Mio Cid" ("The Song of
the Cid").
He
fought many battles to save Spain from the Moors' (Muslim) control. He is
known for his reconquest of Valencia.
El Cid
is the national hero of Spain. Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar or "El Cid Campeador"
is one of the most revered men in Spanish history.
Task: Learn about the legendary knight: Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar a.k.a. "EL CID".
Process: Read
about el Cid en Wikipedia Encyclopedia
,
the Catholic Encyclopedia
.
and
Knighthood in the Dark Ages.
Then, answer the webquest questions below:
Webquest Questions:
Encyclopedia Questions:
What is el Cid's full name?
What was el Cid known as?
When did he live?
What was his position/job?
What city in Spain did he govern?
Where was he educated?
El Cid was an "alferez" for King Alfonso VI. What is an alferez?
Who was King Alfonso VI?
El Cid fought against the Moors. Who were the "Moors"?
What was the "Reconquista" or "Reconquest" (in English)?
What does el Cid's nickname mean?
True or False: El Cid was a highly respected medieval knight, a strong fighter who was respected by both Christians and Moors?
True or False: El Cid is a legendary figure and is the national hero of Mexico.
Dictionary Question: Look in the online dictionary link: http://dictionary.reference.com/
What is "chivalry"?
What does it mean to be "chivalrous"?
What is the history of the word?
The word for chivalrous in Spanish is "caballeroso" and "caballo" is horse.. Explain.
Knighthood in the Dark Ages
Questions:
How did a young man become a knight?
What is your reaction to "The Art of Courtly Love"?
What was the "Code of Chivalry"? Click here:
Watch El Cid and list the many ways in which El Cid was a chivalrous knight.
Conclusion:
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Write your reaction to what you have learned about el Cid, knighthood, and what it means to be chivalrous. |
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Who do you know today that is chivalrous? Give examples of their chivalrous deeds? |
