Asia
What island country is east of mainland Asia?
Japan
Who is the most notable emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
Which King of England had 6 spouses and broke off from the Catholic Church.?
Henry VIII
What Trade Route fed directly into West Africa?
Tran-Saharan Trade Route
English Queen who converted England back to the Catholic Church and executed hundreds.
Mary
What empire led by Ghenghis Khan took over the vast majority of Asia
Mongol Empire
Who was the wife of Justinian that served as a trusted advisor to him during his rule?
Theodora
Which figure led France to victory over England during the 100 Years War?
Joan of Arc
Name of the West African king who diffused Islam and brought prominence to his kingdom .
Mansa Musa
What body of water separates France and England?
English Channel
What invention led to an increase in population in China?
Fast Ripening Rice
True or False. Women had the right to divorce their husband within the Byzantine Empire .
True
What was the main purpose of the Crusades?
To regain control of the Holy Land for the name of Christianity.
The trade between which two items was profitable for West African Kingdoms.
Gold and Salt
What Mountain range is located just North of Italy?
Alps
What two rivers are connected by the Grand Canal in China ?
Yellow and Yangzhe
What church did Justinian construct that still stands today ?
Hagia Sophia
Which document limited the power of the king in England ?
Magna Carta
What city was the center of trade and culture in Africa?
Timbuktu
Who was the king that was forced to sign the Magna Carta
King John
What assessment did you have to pass in order to have a government job in China?
Civil Service Exam
What was significant of the Nika Riots?
Justinian maintained control of the Byzantine Empire and put down the threat .
What was the agreement that the Christians and Muslims came to at the end of the Third Crusade?
What role do Griots play in West African Culture ?
They told stories to preserve West African culture and Heritage.
What was the reason for the European Feudal System?
To exchange loyalty for land and to ensure you can survive.