Sigma SW Asia
Muslim World
6 7
Crusades bruh
King John Sells
100
What is another name for "Southwest Asia?"
Middle East
100
Where was Islam founded?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
100
What year did the Western Roman Empire "fall?" (when the last W. Roman Emperor was removed)
476 CE
100
Which city was considered the "holy land?"
Jerusalem
100
What was the name of the important legal document that the Barons made King John sign?
Bonus: What does it mean in Latin?
Magna Carta
Bonus: The Great Charter
200
Which three continents meet to form "Southwest Asia?"
Europe, Asia, Africa
200
What is the name of the Islamic holy book?
Qur'an
200
According to Muslim faith, Islam began in 610 CE when the Prophet Muhammad received messages from God through the Angel Gabriel. What century was this?
Bonus: What years would this century include?
The 7th Century (600-699 CE)
200
Which three religions considered the Holy Land sacred?
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
200
Name TWO things that the Magna Carta did to change English law!
The Magna Carta:
1. Rule of Law: ALL citizens (king) must follow law
2. Limits King's Power - checks & balances Council of 25 Barons
3. Trial by Jury - right to trial if accused of a crime
*Rights of Widows, Regulated collection of taxes Established rights of church Laws for seizing horses & corn Right to own & inherit property
300
What is the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Bonus: What was the capital changed to after the Muslim armies captured the city?
Constantinople - Emperor Constantine (330 CE)
Bonus: Istanbul (1453 CE)
300
Who was the founder of Islam?
The prophet Muhammad.
300
How long did the Islamic "Golden Age" last?
600 years
300
WHO were the Crusaders? Give their religion AND THREE examples of people that fought with them.
Bonus: Can you name any monarchs that fought?
Crusaders were Christians from Europe that traveled to Southwest Asia to try to reclaim the holy land.
ALL people fought as Crusaders! Kings, nobles, lords, knights, peasants, church leaders (monks), women, and even children.
Second Crusade King Louis VII of France Emperor Conrad III of Germany
Third Crusade King Phillip II of France
King Richard of England
300
What year was the Magna Carta signed by King John at Runnymeade?
1215 CE
400
Why is the Red Sea actually red?
Bonus: Which sea is the hottest and saltiest in the world?
The Red Sea isn't always red, but appears that way because of cyanobacteria (blue green), which are bacteria that can use photosynthesis to get energy.
The bacteria look red-brown after they die, which turns the sea red.
Bonus: Red Sea is also the hottest and saltiest sea in the world.
400
How many "pillars" of Islam are there?
Bonus: Can you name them?
There are FIVE pillars of Islam (core beliefs)
1. Faith 2. Prayer 3. Giving 4. Fasting 5. Pilgrimage
400
How many clauses did the Magna Carta have?
Bonus: How many clauses are still valid today?
67... stop the cap! It had 63!
Bonus: Only 4 clauses are still valid today.
400
After the First Crusade, how many "Crusader States" were formed?
Bonus: Which Crusader State was captured and caused the start of the Second Crusade?
Four "Crusader States" were formed.
- Jerusalem - Tripoli - Edessa - Antioch
Bonus: Edessa
400
What was King John's nickname growing up?
John "Lackland" because he was never expected to inherit the kingdom. He was the 5th son of King Henry II and with four older brothers, it seemed unlikely he would ever be king. They were wrong...!
500
Which body of water in SW Asia is the largest landlocked sea in the world?
Bonus: What type of water does it have?
Caspian Sea
Bonus: brackish
- attached to Atlantic Ocean 11 mya (salt water)
-rivers flow into the sea (fresh water)
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500
Who was the famous Muslim leader who kept the Christians from recapturing Jerusalem during the Third Crusades?
Bonus: Who was the Christian king that he made a compromise with about Jerusalem?
Saladin (1137 – 1193 CE)
Bonus: King Richard of England (Richard the Lionheart)
500
King John ruled over England from 1199-1216 CE. He was the ___th King of England.
Hint: It's a number!
King John was the 13th King of England.
6+7 = 13
500
What was the name of the Pope that called for the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II called for First Crusade (1096-1099) after Muslims captured Jerusalem.
500
How did King John die?
King John died of dysentary (bacterial infection from contaminated food). Legend says that he died after eating bad peaches and cider! Essentially, King John died from dehydration caused by severe diarrhea.