By the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and westwards at the expense of the Muslims, bringing their language with them. This process was given definitive impetus with the separation of the County of Barcelona from the Carolingian Empire in 988. COUNT 5
QSN1 What language did Catalan descend from? ANS1 Vulgar Latin QSN2 When had Catalan covered the eastern end of the Pyrenees? ANS2 9th century QSN3 Besides the Pyrenees, what area had Catalan covered by the 9th century? ANS3 Hispania Tarraconensis QSN4 Who broadened their territory and the use of Catalan in the 8th century? ANS4 Catalan counts QSN5 When did the County of Barcelona separate from the Carolengian Empire? ANS5 988