What was the outcome of the Reconquista, and how did it impact Spanish culture?

Question

The Reconquista ended with the defeat of the last Muslim armies in 1492, and although Muslims were expelled, Arab influence persisted in Spanish music, language, and literature.

The Reconquista resulted in the continued dominance of Muslim culture in Spain.

The Reconquista led to a complete cultural and political assimilation of Spain into the Islamic Empire.

The Reconquista led to a truce between Christian-Muslim leaders in Spain and had no lasting cultural effects.

Answer 1

The best answer regarding the outcome of the Reconquista and its impact on Spanish culture is:

The Reconquista ended with the defeat of the last Muslim armies in 1492, and although Muslims were expelled, Arab influence persisted in Spanish music, language, and literature.

The Reconquista successfully culminated in the capture of Granada in 1492, marking the end of nearly 800 years of Muslim rule in parts of the Iberian Peninsula. While many Muslims were expelled, those who remained (often called Moriscos) continued to influence Spanish culture. Elements of Arab influence can still be seen in Spanish architecture, music, language (such as vocabulary derived from Arabic), and literature.