The Christian KingdomsOnline version After the Muslim invasion, many Visigoths took refuge in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, where they founded Christian kingdoms between the 8th and 9th centuries. From there, they started the Reconquest. by Maru Cruz 1 Crown of Castile 2 Crown of Aragon Powerful king weak parliament sheep for wool craftsmanship and trade 2 kingdoms Mesta Created in 1230 by Ferdinand III king had less power parliament had more power mediterranean trade consulates in other cities 4 kingdoms Generalitat and Justicia Created in the 12th century