Roman Empire
Christianity
Rise of Islam
West Africa
All Over the Place
100
Rome first conquered this peninsula around 200 BCE. 
Italian Peninsula
100
Jesus Christ was born in this Roman province on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.
Judea.
100
Islam originated on this peninsula in the Middle East. 
Arabian Peninsula
100
This massive desert acts as a massive barrier between West Africa and the Mediterranean.
Sahara Desert.
100
What do polytheism and monotheism mean?
Polytheism = belief in many gods.
Monotheism = belief in one god.
200
How did the Roman Senate respond to Julius Caesar declaring himself "dictator for life"?
By murdering him.
200
Jesus originated from this religion.
Judaism.
200
Before becoming the prophet of Islam, Muhammad had this job.
Trade Caravan / Merchant manager.
200
This large river contributed to the growth of civilization and trade across West Africa.
Niger River.
200
This group of "barbarians" from the north contributed to the eventual complete collapse of the Roman Empire in the west.
Germanic tribes.
300
Beginning with Augustus, this position became the most powerful office in the Roman Empire.
The Emperor.
300
Jesus often used this literary device to make points or examples to his followers.
Parables
300
According to Islamic belief, Muhammad visited Jerusalem on a flying creature and met the other messengers of Allah during this event.
Night Journey.
300
This large empire facilitated trade and military power in West Africa from 600 to 1200 CE.
Ghana Empire.
300
What does the term "cultural diffusion" mean?
The spreading of cultural elements from one culture or another.
400
In Latin, the term Pax Romana means...
Roman Peace
400
This former Roman government official later became a highly influential Christian missionary, spreading the religion across the Roman Empire.
Saint Paul.
400
This Pillar of Islam instructs all Muslims to visit Mecca at least once in their life, if they can financially afford it.
Hajj (pilgrimage).
400
This unique trading system became commonplace in West Africa.
Silent Bartering System.
400
These three cities are highly important to all Muslims.
Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.
500
This year marks the official end of the Roman Empire, at least in the west.
476 CE.
500
This Roman Emperor converted to Christianity, becoming the first one to do so.
Constantine.
500
This short-lived Islamic empire spread from Spain to India at its height in 750 CE.
Umayyad Caliphate.
500
This was the most valuable object in medieval Timbuktu due to its rarity.
Books.
500
This Arabic traveler extensively chronicled life and beliefs in the Mali Empire in the 1300s.
Ibn Battuta.