HISTORY VOCAB Crossword

People who convert from Christianity to Judaism
Jews of Spanish/Portuguese descent
Religious poems, usually use as introductions to prayer; written mostly by Sephardic Jews like Yehuda HaLevi and Solomon ibn Gabriol
People that lived between the black sea and the Caspian sea/ Northern tier. Their king converted to Judaism causing most of the population to follow.
A mixture of Hebrew and Spanish
Closet- a place in a synagogue where holy books that can no longer be used are stored in preparation for burial.
The people who invaded the Roman Empire
Roman name for Spain and Portugal
Prime minister- important and close adviser to the king/sultan/leader.
Mysticism- an approach to religion that helps people connect to the divine
Sephardic word/term for a Rabbi - leader of a congregation
One of the greatest Jewish philosophers
A place where a magnificent palace was built
The name of the magnificent palace
A philosopher, poet, and physician